Noda launches new party

Noda launches new party

TOKYO Japan - Former Home Affairs Minister Takeshi Noda addresses an inaugural meeting of his new party ''Hoshuto'' (conservative party) held at a Tokyo hotel April 3. Noda, who assumed the post of secretary-general, has been joined by 25 other lawmakers who bolted from the Liberal Party (LP). Seated at left is Chikage Ogi who was elected leader of the new party.

Ogi elected to head new Conservative Party

Ogi elected to head new Conservative Party

TOKYO, Japan - Chikage Ogi (L) speaks at an inaugural meeting of the new ''Hoshuto'' (conservative party) after she was elected party leader April 3. The party was formed by former Home Affairs Minister Takeshi Noda (2nd from L) and 25 other lawmakers who bolted from the Liberal Party (LP). Second from right is former Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu.

Ogi elected to head new Conservative Party

Ogi elected to head new Conservative Party

TOKYO, Japan - Chikage Ogi (L) speaks at an inaugural meeting of the new ''Hoshuto'' (conservative party) after she was elected party leader April 3. The party was formed by former Home Affairs Minister Takeshi Noda (2nd from L) and 25 other lawmakers who bolted from the Liberal Party (LP). Second from right is former Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu.

Noda launches new party

Noda launches new party

TOKYO Japan - Former Home Affairs Minister Takeshi Noda addresses an inaugural meeting of his new party ''Hoshuto'' (conservative party) held at a Tokyo hotel April 3. Noda, who assumed the post of secretary-general, has been joined by 25 other lawmakers who bolted from the Liberal Party (LP). Seated at left is Chikage Ogi who was elected leader of the new party.