Japan,South Korea and North Korea
Japan is considered to be part of Asia. Japan is separated from the Asian mainland by the Sea of Japan, coming closest at the Korea Strait.
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The Sea of Japan lies between Japan and the mainland of Asia
No, the Sea of Japan lies between Japan and mainland Asia, in the Far East. (So it is east of mainland Asia)
The Sea of Japan (also known as East Sea) lies between the Japanese Islands and the coast of mainland Asia.
The Philippine islands are closest to the continent of Asia.
Philippine Islands are the closest internationally recognized island-nation to Japan. However, Taiwan is the closest island-nation to Japan (it is only recognized officially by 23 countries).
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Japan is closest to the continent of Asia.
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