Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Oscar for best international film

'CODA' becomes first streamed movie to take home best picture

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Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi accepts the Oscar for best international feature film "Drive My Car" at the 94th Academy Awards on March 27. © Reuters

WAJAHAT KHAN, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- Japan's "Drive My Car" has won the Oscar for best international film at the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

The Oscar for best picture went to "CODA," which became the first film distributed by a streaming service to win the award.

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