MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2008

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mtv Video Music Awards Japan 2008 2008 in Japanese music

Awards

Video of the Year

Album of the Year

Best Male Video

Best Female Video

Best Group Video

Best New Artist

Best Rock Video

Best Pop Video

Best R&B Video

Best Hip-Hop Video

Best Reggae Video

Best Dance Video

Best Video From a Film

Best Collaboration

Best Karaokee! Song

Red Hot Award

Best buzz ASIA

Japan

South Korea

Taiwan

Special awards

MTV Video Vanguard Award

MTV Rock The World Award

Live performances

Red carpet live

Guest celebrities