The 40th Annual Japan Record Awards took place on 31 December 1998, starting at 6:30PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.
Award winners Japan Record Award: Tetsuya Komuro (producer) & globe for "Wanna Be A Dreammaker" Best Vocalist: Ichiro Toba Best New Artist: Morning Musume Best Album: Every Little Thing for "Time to Destination" Special Award: Céline Dion hide
References 第40回日本レコード大賞. Japan Composer's Association.
External links Official Website