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_98 (rank VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR, places VARCHAR, points VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Tell me the total number of rank for places less than 94 and points less than 169.8 for japan
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(rank) FROM table_name_98 WHERE places < 94 AND points < 169.8 AND nation = "japan"