16th Japan Record Awards

The 16th Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1974, starting at 7:00PM JST.

The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.

Shinichi Mori for "Erimo Misaki" Hiroshi Itsuki for "Miren" Youko Aso for "Touhikou"

Miren — Hiroshi Itsuki, 4th time awarded in JRA, after awarded 2 vocalist award and JRA at the past 3 years.

FutariDeOsakeO — Michiyo Azusa, awarded again in JRA after her last award at 11 years ago.

Kuukou — Teresa Teng, awarded new artist award for "Kuukou" (Airport), her first hit in Japan.

Ichirō Fujiyama — Ichirō Fujiyama, Special Award winner.