Usa Japan Defense

epa02172927 US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (front R)Defense Minister of Japan Toshimi Kitazawa (back R) walk together during an honor cordon to welcome the Japanese Defense Minister 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