text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_8 (silver INTEGER, nation VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  what is the silver when the nation is japan and the total is less than 1?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT SUM(silver) FROM table_name_8 WHERE nation = "japan" AND total < 1