What is the most likely reason that Emperor Hirohito remained head of state when military leaders took power in Japan?

Japan’s military leaders held much of the real political power, but keeping Hirohito as emperor helped preserve the appearance of continuity and unified authority. The emperor was a powerful national symbol, so retaining him could help legitimize the military-led government. The best choice is D, that military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.

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