noun
Order of the Rising Sun
A Japanese order of merit established in 1875, awarded for distinguished achievements. The full name is 旭日章 (きょくじつしょう), often referred to as 旭日章 in official contexts.
彼は長年の功績により旭日章を受章した。
He was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his many years of service.
旭日章は、
The Order of the Rising Sun is one of the oldest Japanese orders.