US defense chief to travel to Japan« Thread Started on Nov 2, 2007, 5:11am » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------US defense chief to travel to JapanInternational Herald Tribune - Franceread at source> http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/10/ ... -Japan.php AP WASHINGTON: The US defense chief plans to travel to Japan next week, officials said Tuesday. It will be Robert Gates' first official visit to Japan as ...