The 39th Annual Japan Record Awards took place on December 31, 1997, starting at 6:30PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS. Award winners Japan Record Award: Tetsuya Komuro (producer) & Namie Amuro for "Can You Celebrate?" Best Vocalist: Mitsuko Nakamura Best New Artist: Rina Chinen for "Precious Delicious" Best Album: Glay for "BELOVED" External links Official Website Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards 1997