title: 42nd Japan Record Awards
text: # 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
  