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 & 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