[PAR] [TLE] Japanese military modernization of 1868–1931 [SEP] The modernization of the Japanese army and navy during the Meiji period (1868–1912) and until the Mukden Incident (1931) was carried out by the newly founded national government, a military leadership that was only responsible to the Emperor and the help of France, Britain, and later Germany. [PAR] [TLE] Emperor of Japan [SEP] The Emperor of Japan is the head of the Imperial Family and the traditional head of state of Japan.  According to the 1947 constitution, he is "the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people."  Historically, he is also the highest authority of the Shinto religion as he and his family are said to be the direct descendants of the sun-goddess Amaterasu, and his importance also lies in dealing with heavenly affairs, including Shinto ritual and rites throughout the nation.
[PAR] [TLE] Japanese military modernization of 1868–1931 [ SEP ] The modernization of the Japanese army and navy during the Meiji period ( 1868–1912 ) and until the Mukden Incident ( 1931 ) was carried out by the newly founded national government , a military leadership that was only responsible to the Emperor and the help of France , Britain , and later Germany . [PAR] [TLE] Emperor of Japan [ SEP ] The Emperor of Japan is the head of the Imperial Family and the traditional head of state of Japan . According to the 1947 constitution , he is " the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people . " Historically , he is also the highest authority of the Shinto religion as he and his family are said to be the direct descendants of the sun - goddess Amaterasu , and his importance also lies in dealing with heavenly affairs , including Shinto ritual and rites throughout the nation .
The national government was responsible to the symbol of what?
The national government was responsible to the symbol of what ?
State and of the unity of the people
State and of the unity of the people