The closest country to Japan is Russia. At the closest distance, the countries are only about four miles apart.
Korea is the closest to japan
If you consider Russia an Asian country then Russia is the Asian country nearest Alaska. China would be the next closest Asian country. And if you consider Japan, a country not on the Asian continent, Japan might be closer than China is to Alaska
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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 the most powerful economy in Asia.
Japan is an archipelago consisting of four major islands on the Eastern edge of Asia. Its closest neighboring country is Russia.
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Japan has the 3rd largest economy in the world, and it is an Asian country, not European. Germany is the 4th largest economy in the world, and it is a European country.
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