(2002). He was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (1st class) for his contribution to the stability and development of the international community. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to the following contributions of women, men or other persons; • to the stability and development of the international community. • to the realization of appropriate tax payment. • to the promotion of school education or social education. • to the promotion of culture or sports. • to the promotion of science and technology. • to the improvement and promotion of social welfare. • to the improvement and promotion of the health or public health of citizens. • to the improvement of the working environment for workers. • to environmental conservation. The same conditions are valid for a person who • is engaged in the business of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, commerce, mining, industry, information and communications industry, construction industry, real estate industry, finance and insurance industry, service industry, etc., and has contributed to the public interest by developing the economy and industry. • has contributed to the public interest by engaging in the services of an attorney, certified public accountant, patent attorney, etc. • contributed to the public interest by engaging in the work of newspapers, broadcasting or other news reporting. • is engaged in a public interest business such as Electricity Business, Gas Business, Transportation Business, etc. and has contributed to the promotion of public welfare. • A person other than those listed in the preceding items who has contributed to the public interest. Among them, regulations on the criteria for awarding orders to those who belong to the
National Diet, the central and local governments, and courts stipulate in detail which ranks are awarded for each position. For example, the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (1st class) is awarded to a person who has made outstanding achievements in his/her position as
Prime Minister,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
President of the House of Councillors, or
Chief Justice of Japan. The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (1st class) or the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays (2nd class) are awarded to a person who has made outstanding achievements in his/her position as Minister of State,
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, Senior Vice-Minister, Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives, Vice President of the House of Councilors, or Judge of the Supreme Court. == Classes ==