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_178242_7 (runner_up VARCHAR, international_destination VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many runner-ups were there when the show went to Japan?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(runner_up) FROM table_178242_7 WHERE international_destination = "Japan"