Did she? She always told us if we asked. [She shrugs.] Perhaps things have changed.

[Who knows. This ghost does not; she never interferes with the mastermind's work.]

And yes, it is. Japan is known specifically as the land of the rising sun, hence why Amaterasu, who represents it, also represents creation. The sun tends to symbolize power, growth, health, passion, and the cycle of life. In alchemy, it is a symbol of origin that represents life, influence strength. Along with energy, will, being clear and self.

It has nothing to do with rebirth, but rather the life cycle.