MTV Video Music Awards Japan

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Video Music Awards Japan
Awarded for Music Videos and pop culture
Presented by MTV Japan
Country Japan
First awarded May 24, 2002 - Present
Official website

The MTV Video Music Awards Japan started in 2002.

Contents

[edit] Awards winners

[edit] 2002

[edit] 2003

Hosted by hip hop artist Zeebra and pop singer/actress Nana Katase

  • Best Video of the Year : "Rakuen Baby" - Rip Slyme
  • Best Male Video : "What's Your Flava?" - Craig David
  • Best Female Video : "SAKURA Drops" - Utada Hikaru
  • Best Group Video : "Rakuen Baby" - Rip Slyme
  • Best New Artist in a Video : "Complicated" - Avril Lavigne
  • Best Video from a Film : "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile - Eminem
  • Best Rock Video : "By The Way" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Best Pop Video : "One Love" - Blue
  • Best R&B Video : "Girl U Love" - Crystal Kay
  • Best Hip Hop Video : "FUNKASTIC" - Rip Slyme
  • Best Dance Music Video : "YUMEGIWA LAST BOY-PINGPONG SELF REMIX VER." - Supercar
  • Best Album of the Year : "Second to None" - Chemistry
  • Best Collaboration : "GOOD LIFE" - Suite Chic feat. FIRSTKLAS
  • Best Live Performance : Kick The Can Crew
  • Legend Award : Run-D.M.C

[edit] 2004

Hosted by entertainer and singer Tomomitsu Yamaguchi at Tokyo Bay NK Hall

  1. Japan - "Put ‘Em Up" - Namie Amuro
  2. Taiwan - "Last Night" - Wang Lee Hom
  3. Korea - "Just One Night" - M

Special Categories

[edit] 2005

Hosted by Takashi Fujii and Megumi At Tokyo Bay NK Hall, the awards included performances by Namie Amuro, Rain, Mariah Carey, Hoobastank, Jamiroquai and Ashanti.

  1. Japan - "Locolotion" - Orange Range
  2. Taiwan - "Running" - Stefanie Sun
  3. Korea - "It's Raining" - Rain

Special Categories

  • Style Award: Ashanti
  • Most Entertaining Video: "Micky" - Gorie with Jasmine and Joanne
  • International Video Icon Award: Mariah Carey
  • Most Impressive Performing Artist in Asia: Namie Amuro
  • Best Director: Yasuo Inoue
  • Best Special Effects in a Video: Rap Wonder DX - Gagle

[edit] 2006

Hosted by Hayami Mokomichi and Hisamoto Masami At Tokyo Yoyugi Olympic Stadium,the awards show was filmed before a live audience of 8000 screaming music fans. The glittering event featured live performances from the far east and the west, including Japanese acts AI, Def Tech, Kumi Koda and Remioromen, along with international acts Hoobastank, John Legend, Kelly Rowland, Rihanna and Se7en from Korea. The event also featured a special performance by Japanese R&B superstar Ken Hirai joining forces with John Legend.

  1. Japan - "Trust you" - Kumi Koda
  2. Taiwan - "Snow-like Hair" - Jay Chou
  3. Korea - "Start Line" - Se7en

Special Categories

  • Legend award: Michael Jackson
  • Inspiration Award: Destiny's Child
  • The Most Influential Songwriter Award: John Legend
  • Best Director Awards: Yasuyuki Yamaguchi
  • Best Special Effects in a Video: "Iruka" - SOUL'd OUT

[edit] 2007

Hosted by Misaki Ito and Hidehiko Ishizuka, the awards show took place at the Saitama Super Arena before a live audience of 12,000 screaming music fans. The 6th annual show premiered LIVE on MTV, Saturday May 26th to over 6.6 million homes in Japan.

  1. Japan - "Precious" - Yuna Ito
  2. Korea - "O-Jung Ban Hap" - TVXQ
  3. Taiwan - "Born to love" - MAYDAY

Special Categories

[edit] 2008

  1. Japan - "I'll Remember You" - AI
  2. Korea - "Feel It" - Cherry Filter
  3. Taiwan - "One" - Andy Lau

Special Categories

  • Best Karaoke Song: "Toki no Kakera / 24karats -type EX- (時の描片 ～トキノカケラ～)" - EXILE
  • MTV Video Vanguard Award: Mariah Carey
  • MTV Rock The World Award: Takeshi Kobayashi & Kazutoshi Sakurai
  • RED HOT AWARD: INFINITY 16

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