Ozawa Group Study Session
Leading the Prime Minister in Opposition to Tax Hikes
January 16, 2012, Tokyo, Japan - With a serious look on his face, Ichiro Ozawa, the Democratic Party kingpin, confers with an unidentified member of his With a serious look on his face, Ichiro Ozawa, the Democratic Party kingpin, confers with an unidentified member of his group during an inaugural workshop in Tokyo on Monday, January 16, 2012, opposing the possible tax hike proposed by Japan's Prime Minister The meeting took place at the Diet Members' Building immediately after a convention of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, during which Noda called on the party to unite behind controversial tax and social security reforms. (Photo by AFLO) UUK -mis-