The banjo, with the fiddle, is a mainstay of American old-time music.ddie Peabody (1902â1970) was a great proponent of the plectrum banjo who performed for nearly five decades (1920â1968) and left a considerable legacy of recordings. An early reviewer dubbed him King of the Banjo, and his was a household name for decades.
1 vote Vote for this answer. At their closest Alaska and Russia are 2.5 miles apart â the distance between Little Diomede Island, Alaska, and Big Diomede Island, Russia. http://www.gov.state.ak.us/trade/2003/tad/russia/facts.htm.
The two closest countries to Japan in terms of distance would be: 1. Russia 2. South Korea The Northern most part of Japan, up in Hokkaido, is literally a stones throw away from an island that is claimed by Russia.At its closes point, South korea is still much farther. In terms of political Allies: 1. USA 2.eport Abuse. The two closest countries to Japan in terms of distance would be: 1. Russia 2. South Korea The Northern most part of Japan, up in Hokkaido, is literally a stones throw away from an island that is claimed by Russia. At its closes point, South korea is still much farther.