http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200405/24010846.html Ayumi Hamasaki Triumphs at The MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2004 Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki snagged 3 awards: Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, and Best Live Performance 2004.05.24 http://www.time.com/time/asia/features/ayumi_hamasaki/ TIMEasia.com: Japan - Ayumi Hamasaki An interview with J-pop's empress who controlled evey aspect of her career to ensure her credibility as an artist.