The 46th Japan Record Awards were held on December 31, 2004, and were broadcast live on TBS. Award winners Japan Record Award: Takeshi Kobayashi (producer), Kazutoshi Sakurai (Songwriter and Composer) & Mr. Children for Sign Best Vocalist: Rimi Natsukawa Best New Artist: Ai Otsuka External links Official Website Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards 2004