| 2015 MTV Video Music Awards Japan | |
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 2015 MTV VMAJ title card | |
| Date | November 26, 2015 |
| Location | Act Square, Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
| Hosted by | Verbal |
| Most awards | Namie Amuro (3) |
| Website | MTV VMAJ 2015 |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | MTV Japan |
The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards Japan was held in Tokyo on November 26, 2015 and was hosted by Verbal from m-flo. [1]
Winners are highlighted in bold. [3] [4]
| Video of the Year | Best Male Video – Japan |
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| Best Male Video – International | Best Female Video – Japan |
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| Best Female Video – International | Best Group Video – Japan |
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| Best Group Video – International | Best New Artist Video – Japan |
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| Best New Artist Video – International | Best Collaboration |
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| Best Rock Artist | Best Hip Hop Artist |
| Best R&B Artist | Best Dance Artist Artist |
| Best Metal Artist | Best Creativity |
| Best Live Performance | Next Break Artist |
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| Contribution to Entertainment Award | |
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