Usa Japan Defense

epa02172921 US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (R) shakes hands with Defense Minister of Japan Toshimi Kitazawa (L) while welcoming the Japanese Defense Minister with an honor cordon at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 25 May 2010.  Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa is expected to discuss with Secretary Gates cooperation on security issues including relations with North Korea.  EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS