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"