This sunrise belief is expressed in the facts that expressions such as 'Hi Izuru Kuni' (Land of the Rising Sun) and 'Hinomoto' (place where the sun rises) are praises, and that 'Appare' (splendid) and 'early rising' are something to be respected.
「日出ずる国（ひいずるくに）」や「日本（ひのもと）」が美称であることや「天晴れ（あっぱれ）」または「早起き」が美徳であることからもその思いが窺える。