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.

2/2/98

Album:

T.M.Revolution – triple joker (first week sales: 914,190)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hqnKt7s-bU

Single:

J-FRIENDS – Ashita ga Kikoeru / Children’s Holiday (first week sales: 524,500)

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2/3/03

Album:

Ken Hirai – LIFE is… (first week sales: 351,258)

Single:

Shiina Ringo – Stem ~Daimyou Asobi Hen~ (first week sales: 116,198)

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2/4/08

Album:

ZARD – ZARD Request Best ~beautiful memory~ (first week sales: 126,713)

Single:

RADWIMPS – Order Made (first week sales: 73,130)

Billboard Hot 100:

Ketsumeishi – Deai no Kakera

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2/4/13

Album:

GLAY – JUSTICE (first week sales: 57,724)

Single:

Morning Musume – Help me!! (first week sales: 93,286)

Billboard Hot 100:

Sakanaction – Music

Watch here