Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Daisuke Takahashi performs during the men's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Takahashi, who missed the whole of last season due to major surgery on his right knee, collected a total of 214.29 points and came in fourth.

Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Daisuke Takahashi falls during his performance in the men's free program event at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Takahashi, who missed the whole of last season due to major surgery on his right knee, collected a total of 214.29 points and came in fourth.

Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Daisuke Takahashi falls during his performance in the men's free program event at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Takahashi, who missed the whole of last season due to major surgery on his right knee, collected a total of 214.29 points and came in fourth. (Kyodo)

Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Daisuke Takahashi performs during the men's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Takahashi, who missed the whole of last season due to major surgery on his right knee, collected a total of 214.29 points and came in fourth. (Kyodo)