The 40th Annual Japan Record Awards took place on December 31, 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 External links Official Website Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards 1998