Usa Japan Defense

epa02172925 US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (C) walks down before an honor cordon to welcome Defense Minister of Japan Toshimi Kitazawa (not pictured) 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