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_77 (silver VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR, gold VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is silver when gold is 1 and the rank is less than 3 for japan?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT silver FROM table_name_77 WHERE gold = 1 AND rank < 3 AND nation = "japan"