The Japan government has conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun’ award on a Manipur physician Thangjam Dhabali Singh.
It was given to him for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between the two countries.
Singh had organised the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Imphal of the Second World War.
The award was constituted by Japanese Emperor Meiji in 1875.
It is conferred on persons with achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, environmental preservation, welfare or achievements in their fields.