 Although the Japanese public was already used to the idea of political bribes, which were even allowed as a tax reduction under the euphemism “usage unknown money” ("shitofumeikin"), there was a common acceptance that those involved should not be “too greedy.” The revelations in this case exceeded public tolerance.The LDP could maintain support thanks to the party's successful management of economic development.However, “bubble economy” resulted in a call for political change.