Country with one of the highest life expectancies in the world (5)

I believe the answer is:

japan

(Other definitions for japan that I've seen before include "Glossy black lacquer" , "East Asian country" , "Country in Far East" , "Country in East Asia" , "Glossy, black varnish; country" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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