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"