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
See also
- 51st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen
External links
- Official Website
![[Update] Performances from the 52nd Japan Record Awards tokyohive](https://www.tokyohive.com/upload/2010/12/52ndjapanrecordawards2010.jpg)



