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.

8/12/96

Album:

Namie Amuro – SWEET 19 BLUES (second week sales: 352,950 / second consecutive week at #1)

 

Single:

Ohguro Maki – Atsuku Nare (fourth week sales: 117,460)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWC9Zy4blf8

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8/13/01

Album:

V6 – Volume 6 (first week sales: 120,140)

 

Single:

Arashi – Jidai (first week sales: 250,880)

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8/14/06

Album:

V6 – Very best II (first week sales: 108,631)

 

Single:

Arashi – Aozora Pedal (first week sales: 154,832)

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8/15/11

Album:

Kato Miliyah – M BEST (first week sales: 160,011)

 

Single:

KAT-TUN – RUN FOR YOU (first week sales: 151,782)

 

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Yusuke – Otakebi (second consecutive week at #1)