Democratic Party Of Japan Convention 2009 Takes Place In Tokyo

TOKYO - JANUARY 18: Ichiro Ozawa, President of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), addresses a speech during the DPJ's annual convention at Mielparque Tokyo on January 18, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. With a general election expected by September 2009, both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of Japan strengthen the solidality within parties and gear up preparations. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)