Russia
South Korea
China
The closest country to Japan is Russia. At the closest distance, the countries are only about four miles apart.
Japan and the Philippines.
Japan is an archipelago consisting of four major islands on the Eastern edge of Asia. Its closest neighboring country is Russia.
Japan is closest to the continent of Asia.
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The second country closest to Japan is South Korea, located across the Korea Strait, a 200 km wide channel. The closest country is Russia, located about 10 kilometers between Soisho-to island and Hokkaido.
Japan has no bordering countries since it is made of islands. The five closest countries to Japan are (in order) Russia, South Korea, North Korea, China, and Taiwan. North and South Korea, Russia and China.
Maybe about four or more. These countries are: U.S.A., Mexico, Germany, Japan, and other countries.
Japan doesn't have any countries in it! It has four islands though. The 4 largest islands by size are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
There are four seasons in the country of Japan. These four seasons include summer, fall, winter, and spring just like other countries.
The closest countries to Italy are: Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia and Switzerland. You can copy and paste this link of Italy's closest countries: http://www.wordtravels.com/images/map/Italy_map.jpg
Philippine Islands are the closest internationally recognized island-nation to Japan. However, Taiwan is the closest island-nation to Japan (it is only recognized officially by 23 countries).