42nd Japan Record Awards

The 42nd Annual Japan Record Awards took place on December 31, 2000, starting at 6:30PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.

Award winners

 * Japan Record Award:
 * Keisuke Kuwata (Songwriter, Composer and producer) & Southern All Stars for "Tsunami"
 * Best Vocalist:
 * Kaori Kozai
 * Best New Artist:
 * Kiyoshi Hikawa
 * Best Album:
 * Ayumi Hamasaki for "Duty"
 * Special Award:
 * Namie Amuro
 * Morning Musume