Japan defense minister arriving tonight

by Mindy Aguon

Guam - Japan's Defense Minister Toshimi Katazawa will arrive on island tonight from Narita, Japan.  According to a statement released to Japanese media today, Katazawa will be conducting a fact-finding mission regarding the relocation of U.S. Marines to Guam.

He'll be meeting with the island's military and elected leaders.  His visit comes as Japan has not resolved a dispute over American military bases on Okinawa, specifically the relocation of the Futenma air base.