Oricon Flashback: Week of 7/10

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.

7/7/97

Album:

Kawamoto Makoto – Kawamoto Makoto (first week sales: 585,950)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-FhPpzKjMM

 

Single:

Hirosue Ryoko – Daisuki! (first week sales: 150,200)

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7/8/02

Album:

Utada Hikaru – DEEP RIVER (second week sales: 550,250 / second consecutive week at #1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlwCZm2MQbQ

 

Single:

Kuwata Keisuke – Tokyo (first week sales: 255,080)

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7/9/07

Album:

Namie Amuro – PLAY (first week sales: 250,619)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws6gG3Iueoo

 

Single:

Koda Kumi – FREAKY (first week sales: 108,349)

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7/9/12

Album:

Namie Amuro – Uncontrolled (first week sales: 292,098)

 

Single:

KAT-TUN – TO THE LIMIT (first week sales: 156,351)

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xrs8gq

 

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Che’Nelle – Believe (third consecutive week at #1)

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14i9nr