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.
2/16/98
Album:
Namie Amuro – 181920 (second week sales: 326,270 / second consecutive week at #1)
Single:
THE YELLOW MONKEY – Kyuukon (first week sales: 155,460)
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2/17/03
Album:
BoA – VALENTI (second week sales: 222,851 / second consecutive week at #1)
Single:
Utada Hikaru – COLORS (second week sales: 139,829 / second consecutive week at #1)
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2/18/08
Album:
Koda Kumi – Kingdom (second week sales: 84,522 / second consecutive week at #1)
Single / Billboard Hot 100:
KAT-TUN – LIPS (first week sales: 351,294)
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2/18/13
Album:
Ayumi Hamasaki – LOVE again (first week sales: 53,065)
Single / Billboard Hot 100:
KAT-TUN – EXPOSE (first week sales: 154,710)
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