Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star

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The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star is a high-ranking Japanese honor awarded by the government for distinguished achievements in international relations, culture, and public service.


Statements (49)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Japanese order of merit
state decoration
associatedSymbol rising sun motif
associatedWith diplomatic achievements
promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and other countries
awardingBody Cabinet Office of Japan
Government of Japan
ceremonialOccasion awarded in spring and autumn honors lists
conferredBy Emperor of Japan
country Japan
eligibility Japanese citizens
civilian
foreign nationals
military personnel
fieldOfRecognition culture
environmental preservation
international relations
public service
social welfare
gradeOf Order of the Rising Sun
higherAward Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
honorCategory civil order
merit-based decoration
insigniaFeature badge of the Order of the Rising Sun
breast star worn on the left chest
central red sun disc motif
gold and silver eight-pointed star
sash or neck ribbon depending on protocol
language Japanese
legalBasis Japanese honors system
lowerAward Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
notableRecipientType distinguished scholars and cultural figures
foreign heads of state
senior politicians
partOf Order of the Rising Sun
postNominalUsage recipients may use the order name in biographical contexts
purpose recognition of advancements in their field
recognition of development in welfare or preservation of the environment
recognition of distinguished achievements in international relations
recognition of long-term contributions to public service
recognition of promotion of Japanese culture
rankInOrder second highest class of the Order of the Rising Sun
relativePrestige one of the highest Japanese decorations available to civilians
script Kanji
status currently awarded
symbolizes the rising sun of Japan
typeOfDecoration order with badge and star
wearingLocation left breast (star)
sash or neck (badge)

Referenced by (11)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Ismail Serageldin
Joseph S. Nye Jr.
Wilbur Ross
awardReceived
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star ("Order of the Rising Sun")
gradeOf
Order of the Rising Sun ("Gold and Silver Star of the Order of the Rising Sun")
hasClass
Andrew Card
hasHonor
Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon ("Gold and Silver Star of the Order of the Sacred Treasure")
higherAward
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star ("Japanese honors system")
legalBasis
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star ("Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon")
lowerAward
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star ("Order of the Rising Sun")
partOf
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun ("Second Class of the Order of the Rising Sun")
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