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2002 MTV Video Music Awards Japan

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2002 MTV Video Music Awards Japan
DateMay 24, 2002
LocationTokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan
Hosted byLondon Boots Ichi-gō Ni-gō
Websitemtvjapan.com/mvaj
Television/radio coverage
NetworkMTV Japan
MTV Video Music
Awards Japan
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The 2002 MTV Video Music Awards Japan were hosted by the Japanese comedy duo London Boots Ichi-gō Ni-gō at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo, Japan.

Performances

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Presenters

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  • Ayaka Seto – presented Best Video from a Film[1]

Winners and nominees

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Finalists in 13 categories were chosen by MTV Japan viewers and a selection committee comprising MTV personnel and industry experts. Japanese and Western acts that released music and/or a music video in Japan between January 1, 2001, and February 28, 2002, were eligible for nomination. Winners were decided based on voting results and the committee's choice.[1]

Winners are highlighted in bold.[2]

Video of the Year Best Male
Best Female Best Group
Best New Artist Best Rock
Best Pop Best R&B
Best Hip-Hop Best Dance
Best Website Best Video from a Film
Best Live Performance

Special awards

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Inspiration Award — Japan

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Namie Amuro

Inspiration Award — International

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Jay-Z

Best Asian Artist

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Jay Chou

Legend Award

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Jimmy Page

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e McClure, Steve (May 29, 2002). "And the 'nice try' award goes to . . ". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "VIDEOS 歴代VMAJアーカイブ 2002年│MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2007". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 19 October 2016.