46th Japan Record Awards

The 46th Japan Record Awards were held on December 31, 2004, and were broadcast live on TBS.

Award winners

 * Japan Record Award:
 * Takeshi Kobayashi (producer), Kazutoshi Sakurai (Songwriter and Composer) & Mr. Children for Sign
 * Best Vocalist:
 * Rimi Natsukawa
 * Best New Artist:
 * Ai Otsuka