2002 MTV Video Music Awards Japan

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.

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

Performances

  • Namie Amuro
  • Boyz II Men
  • Chemistry
  • Sheryl Crow – "Soak Up the Sun"
  • Dragon Ash
  • Ayumi Hamasaki – "Free & Easy"
  • Jay-Z
  • Joe
  • Mr. Children
  • Nickelback – "How You Remind Me"
  • Oasis
  • Rip Slyme

Presenters

  • Ayaka Seto – presented Best Video from a Film

Winners and nominees

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.

Winners are highlighted in bold.

Video of the Year Best Male
  • Mr. Children — "Kimi Ga Suki"
    • Aerosmith — "Jaded"
    • Ayumi Hamasaki — "Dearest"
    • Janet Jackson — "All For You"
    • Hikaru Utada — "Traveling"
  • Ken Hirai
    • Cornelius
    • Eminem
    • Fatboy Slim
    • Jamiroquai
Best Female Best Group
  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    • Janet Jackson
    • Misia
    • Britney Spears
    • Hikaru Utada
  • Backstreet Boys
    • Dragon Ash
    • Glay
    • Mr. Children
    • U2
Best New Artist Best Rock
  • Rip Slyme
    • BoA
    • Chemistry
    • Alicia Keys
    • Linkin Park
  • Dragon Ash
    • Aerosmith
    • Limp Bizkit
    • Love Psychedelico
    • U2
Best Pop Best R&B
  • Chemistry
    • Backstreet Boys
    • Ayumi Hamasaki
    • Pink
    • Britney Spears
  • Hikaru Utada
    • Mary J. Blige
    • Crystal Kay
    • Alicia Keys
    • Usher
Best Hip-Hop Best Dance
  • Rip Slyme
    • Dabo
    • Missy Elliott
    • Jay-Z
    • Rhymester
  • The Chemical Brothers
    • Basement Jaxx
    • Daft Punk
    • Fatboy Slim
    • Gorillaz
Best Website Best Video from a Film
  • L'Arc-en-Ciel (www.LArc-en-Ciel.com)
    • Björk (www.bjork.com)
    • Dragon Ash (www.dragonash.co.jp)
    • Eminem (www.eminem.com)
    • Gorillaz (www.gorillaz.com)
  • Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa and Pink — "Lady Marmalade" (from Moulin Rouge!)
    • Destiny's Child — "Independent Women Part 1" (from Charlie's Angels)
    • Dreams Come True — "Crystal Vine" (from Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
    • L'Arc-en-Ciel — "Spirit Dreams Inside (Another Dream)" (from Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within)
    • Zeebra (featuring Aktion) — "Neva Enuff" (from Brother)
Best Live Performance
  • Oasis
  • Dragon Ash
  • Jay-Z
  • Rip Slyme
  • Rize

Special awards

Inspiration Award — Japan

Namie Amuro

Inspiration Award — International

Jay-Z

Best Asian Artist

Jay Chou

Legend Award

Jimmy Page

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