2 Japanese films awarded Oscars

LOS ANGELES, United States - Director Yojiro Takita (C) along with cast and crew members pose for photographers at a news conference after winning the Oscar for best foreign language film for ''Okuribito'' (Departures) at the 81st Academy Awards on Feb. 22 in Hollywood, California. (From L to R) Actress Kimiko Yo, actor Masashiro Motoki, Takita, actress Ryoko Hirosue and writer Kundo Koyama, all from best foreign language film winner ''Departures.''

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