title: 46th Japan Record Awards
text: # 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
  