(1)3 released Japanese hostages in Iraq return to hometowns

(1)3 released Japanese hostages in Iraq return to hometowns

CHITOSE, Japan - Nahoko Takato (C), a volunteer aid worker, one of the three Japanese civilians released after being held hostage for more than a week in Iraq, returns to her hometown in Hokkaido on April 20, helped by her mother Kyodo (R) and sister Ayako Inoue.

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