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.

2/23/98

Album:

V6 – SUPER HEROES (first week sales: 152,460)

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Single:

Mr.Children – Nishi e Higashi e (first week sales: 361,370)

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2/24/03

Album:

EXILE – Styles Of Beyond (first week sales: 145,102)

Single:

RUI – Tsuki no Shizuku (first week sales: 114,040)

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2/25/08

Album:

m-flo – Award SuperNova -Loves Best- (first week sales: 85,927)

Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Porno Graffitti – Anata ga Koko ni Itara (first week sales: 63,529)

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2/25/13

Album:

2PM – LEGEND OF 2PM (first week sales: 50,838)

Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Kis-My-Ft2 – My Resistance -Tashikanamono- / Unmei Girl (first week sales: 316,313)