40th Japan Record Awards

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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