Oscar-winning director Takita returns home

NARITA, Japan - Yojiro Takita (R), who directed the Oscar-winning Japanese film 'Okuribito' at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, returns home to Japan at Narita airport on Feb. 26 after the award ceremony in Los Angeles.

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