In a picture taken on September 9, 2012, Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto speaks at a policy debate to establish the new national party 'Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Association)' in Osaka. Seven lawmakers were set to announce their intention on September 11 to join the new party being formed by populist Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, a man seen as possible kingmaker in the next general election. AFP PHOTO / Jiji Press JAPAN OUT (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/GettyImages)
