21st Japan Record Awards

The 21st Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1979, starting at 7:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.

Japan Record Award

 * Judy Ongg for "Miserarete"
 * Lyricist: Yoko Aki
 * Composer: Kyōhei Tsutsumi
 * Arranger: Kyōhei Tsutsumi
 * Record Company: CBS Sony Records

Best Vocalist

 * Sachiko Kobayashi for "Omoide Zake"

Best New Artist

 * Tomoko Kuwae for "Watashi No Heart Wa Stopmotion"