Japan Times Culture·Mar 16·CULTURE

‘Kokuho’ misses out on Oscar for makeup and hairstyling

The kabuki-focused film’s hair and makeup artists were the first Japanese nationals from a Japanese movie to be nominated in the category.

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‘Kokuho’ misses out on Oscar for makeup and hairstyling

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