Piemonte (Italy); Piedmont
association; club; friends of ...
Hodo Station (news program on Asahi television)
bulletproof; protection (or charm) against bullets
shellfish removed from the shell; shucked shellfish
waving a stick; conductor (orchestra, etc.); (arch.) Edo policeman
to be struck by a chance blow; to be embroiled in; to be caught up in; to be dragged into
invoice; consignment note; sender's copy; receipt of shipment
sports park; athletic park; stadium
No Entry!; no thoroughfare; passage prohibited; entry is prohibited
dissuasion (from resigning, leaving, etc.); persuading (to stay)
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
arrival on location (esp. used in transport industries, police, etc.)
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
Nagata-chō (Japan's political center; equiv. of Downing Street)
difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying
electoral district; precinct
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
young female TV announcer (who also frequently functions as a television talent doing on-location fluff pieces for variety shows)
Regulus (star in the constellation Leo); Alpha Leonis
civil affairs; civil case
resignation; stepping down; retirement; retreat; decamping; withdrawal
support; mutual aid; cooperation; approval; authorization; authorisation