30th Japan Record Awards
| 30th Japan Record Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 31, 1988 |
| Venue | Nippon Budokan, Tokyo |
| Hosted by | Hiroshi Sekiguchi |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | TBS |
The 30th Japan Record Awards were held on December 31, 1988, and were broadcast live on TBS.
Award winners
- Japan Record Award:
- Hikaru Genji for "Paradise Ginga"
- Best Vocalist:
- Best New Artist:
- Best Album:
- Kyosuke Himuro for "FLOWERS for ALGERNON"
- Best international group: