42nd Japan Record Awards
# 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
