We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

3/11/96

Album:

Hotei Tomoyasu – King & Queen (first week sales: 433,130)

 

Single:

X JAPAN – DAHLIA (first week sales: 256,330)

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3/12/01

Album:

DA PUMP – Da Best of Da Pump (first week sales: 688,390)

 

Single:

Petitmoni – BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT! 270,730

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3/13/06

Album:

ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI – Coward (first week sales: 117,192)

 

 

Single:

EXILE – YES! (first week sales: 65,845)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FfG1CJeEKo

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3/14/11

Album:

Koda Kumi – Dejavu (first week sales: 138,005)

 

 

Single:

Jin Akanishi – Eternal (first week sales: 217,236)

 

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

JAMOSA – Nanika Hitotsu feat. JAY’ED & Wakadanna (second consecutive week at #1)