40th Japan Record Awards

40th Japan Record Awards
DateDecember 31, 1998
VenueTBS A-Studio, Tokyo
Hosted byMasaaki Sakai, Makiko Esumi
Television/radio coverage
NetworkTBS
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The 40th Annual Japan Record Awards took place on December 31, 1998, starting at 6:30PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.

Award winners

  • Japan Record Award:
    • Tetsuya Komuro (producer) & globe for "Wanna Be A Dreammaker"
  • Best Vocalist:
    • Ichiro Toba
  • Best New Artist:
    • Morning Musume
  • Best Album:
    • Every Little Thing for "Time to Destination"
  • Special Award:
    • Céline Dion
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External links

  • Official Website