30th Japan Record Awards

The 30th Japan Record Awards were held on December 31, 1988, and were broadcast live on TBS.

Award winners

 * Japan Record Award:
 * Hikaru Genji for "Paradise Ginga"
 * Best Vocalist:
 * Chiyoko Shimakura
 * Best New Artist:
 * Otokogumi
 * Best Album:
 * Kyosuke Himuro for "Flowers for Algernon"
 * Best international group:
 * BROS