noun
Heisei Kenkyūkai
A major faction within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Often referred to in political news.
See also: 自由民主党
平成研究会は自民党内で大きな影響力を持つ派閥の一つだ。
The Heisei Kenkyūkai is one of the influential factions within the LDP.
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) itself, of which Heisei Kenkyūkai is a faction.
Named after the Heisei era (平成) during which it was founded, combined with 研究会 (research group), a common naming pattern for political study groups and factions in Japan.