46th Japan Record Awards
# 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
