[CoriKaru]

You would think some of the members in this thread were up for contention for "Most Influential Artist of The Year" and that they themselves lost out.

Such unbridled ferocity in their mission to tear every aspect of Utada down (for reasons I have already stated). She must be doing something right and I commend "Japan Times" for acknowledging all that she has done and continues to do right.

We all thank her for her astounding contributions to the foundation of Japanese Music, the music we all adore so very much. She's given rise to nearly all our top artists, having allowed some to stay relevant for as long as they have and inspiring change in their music.

Utada is one of the classiest and most relevant Japanese Artist of our time and unwaiveringly consistent and persistent. The Japanese know the treasure that they have and time after time they reward her for it endlessly. For enrichening their lives as she does ours and we reward her for it as well going by international tallies and her sold out American Tour Locations.

What a great way to end her 10 Year Anniversary. The cherry on top. Poetic Justice befitting of such a Poetic Genius and MasterMind. Can't ask for neither a better present nor a more gracious and deserving recipient than this. She deserves it and I look forward to the many presents that she still has left for us.

Utada already stood out above the rest, more than just her subdued gorgeous looks, and with such documented recognition as this, she always will till the end of time.

I thank You, We Thank You Utada Hikaru.