MTV Video Music Awards Japan

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The MTV Video Music Awards Japan started in 2002.

Awards winners

2002

  • Best Video of the Year : "君が好き" (Kimi ga Suki) - Mr. Children
  • Best Male Video : Ken Hirai
  • Best Female Video : Ayumi Hamasaki
  • Best Group Video : Backstreet Boys
  • Best New Artist in a Video : RIP SLYME
  • Best Video from a Film : "Lady Marmalade" from "MOULIN ROUGE"
  • Best Rock Video : Dragon Ash
  • Best Pop Video : CHEMISTRY
  • Best R&B Video : Hikaru Utada
  • Best Hip Hop Video : RIP SLYME
  • Best Live Performance : Oasis
  • Inspiration Award Japan : Namie Amuro
  • Inspiration Award International : Jay-Z
  • Best Asian Artist - Jay Chou
  • Legend Award  : Jimmy Page

2003

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

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

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

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

2007

Hosted by Misaki Ito and Hidehiko Ishizuka, the awards show took place 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.

  • Best Video of the Year: "Yume No Uta"("Dream Song") - Kumi Koda
  • Best Male Video: "Age-Age-Every-Knight" - DJ Ozma
  • Best Female Video: "Yume No Uta"("Dream Song") - Kumi Koda
  • Best Group Video: "Lovers Again" - Exile
  • Best New Artist in a Video: "So Sick" - Ne-Yo
  • Best Rock Video: "Welcome to the Black Parade" - My Chemical Romance
  • Best Pop Video: "Ren-Ai Shashin" - Ai Otsuka
  • Best R&B Video: "Believe" - AI
  • Best Hip Hop Video: "THE SHOW" - Kreva
  • Best Reggae Video: "Jun Ren Ka" - Shona No Kaze
  • Best Dance Video: "Age-Age-Every-Knight" - Dj Ozma
  • Best Video from a Film: "Ren-ai Shashin" - Ai Otsuka from Tada、Kimi wo Aishiteru
  • Best Collaboration Video: "The Saints are Coming" - U2 and Green Day
  • Best Album of the Year: "Daniel Powter" - Daniel Powter
  • Best buzzASIA
  1. Japan - "Precious" - Yuna Ito
  2. Korea - "O-Jung Ban Hop" - TVXQ
  3. Greater China - "Born to love" - MAYDAY

Special Categories

External links

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