Much of Ito's Constitution was aimed at preserving the traditions of Japan's Confucian society, chief among them the concept of kokutai, or _________, reflecting Japan's unique unbroken line of emperors and their familial and spiritual bond and the Japanese people.

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Kokutai refers to the national polity, embodying Japan's unique system of government and its unbroken imperial lineage, which was a central element in Ito's Constitution, emphasizing the emperor's role and the nation's unique characteristics.

Much of Ito's Constitution Was Aimed at Preserving the Traditions