1955 System; Japanese political alignment with the LDP in government and the JSP in opposition, which lasted until 1993
nuisance parking; thoughtless parking
regimental (esp. striped tie)
temporary legislation; legislation with a specified duration; act valid for a limited time
compulsory adherence to a party decision; restrictions on party debate
chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
super-ageing society (aging)
ethnically homogeneous nation; racially homogeneous nation
teleprompter; autocue; prompter (theater and opera)
status of implementation; state of achievement
second-generation Diet member; second-generation politician; Diet member who succeeded a parent
scholar beholden to the government; self-serving academic; scholar who toadies up to government authorities
"goggle-eyed" clay figure; variety of humanoid figurine from the late Jōmon period
writers and artists; persons who take delight in such refined pursuits as poetry, literature, painting and calligraphy
initial budget; original budget
the political party to which one belongs
biased coverage; biased media account; bias in reporting
residential road; residential street; neighborhood road
House of Representatives and House of Councillors; both houses of the Diet
both houses of parliament
to throw away; to dispose
old tree of historical interest; excellent wood; precious woods; choice wood
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
careless remark; incriminating remark; unfortunate statement; slip of the tongue
under-reporting (e.g. income on a tax return)