The Land of the Rising Sun (日出ずる国, Hiizurukuni) is a large country, situated near the Land of Earth. It is ruled by a group of Elders known as the Solar Elders. It is quite a large country, compared to any other minor countries. It is a home to a Hidden Village known as Entenkagakure. Because of its large area and diversity in it's people, the land as a natural affinity to many elements.