The 45th Annual Japan Record Awards took place on December 31, 2003, starting at 6:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.
| 45th Japan Record Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 31, 2003 |
| Venue | TBS B-Studio, Tokyo |
| Hosted by | Masaaki Sakai |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | TBS |
Award winners edit
- Japan Record Award:
- Max Matsuura (producer), BOUNCEBACK (composer) & Ayumi Hamasaki (songwriter, singer) for "No way to say"
- Best Vocalist:
- Best New Artist: