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.

6/23/97

Album:

Various Artists – “EVANGELION: DEATH” Original Soundtrack (first week sales: 209,930)

Single:

MOON CHILD – ESCAPE (third week sales: 75,760)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjeq5ttSV80

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6/24/02

Album:

Shimatani Hitomi – Shanty (first week sales: 140,210)

Single:

V6 – Feel your breeze / one (first week sales: 107,650)

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6/25/07

Album:

Bon Jovi – Lost Highway (first week sales: 73,212)

Single:

YUI – My Generation / Understand (first week sales: 79,277)

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6/25/12

Album:

NEWS – NEWS BEST (first week sales: 109,172)

Single:

Kanjani8 – Ai Deshita (first week sales: 262,044)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Che’Nelle – Believe