Move To Japan Restoration Association
On September 11, 2012 Matsuno submitted his resignation to the DPJ and joined Tōru Hashimoto's new national political party, the Japan Restoration Association, Nippon Isshin no Kai. He became one of seven initial lawmakers from the DPJ, Liberal Democratic Party, and Your Party to join the new party.
The first meeting of the nine JRA lawmakers was held on October 3, 2012. Matsuno was selected as the leader of the nine lawmakers.
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