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.

6/30/97

Album:

Kawamura Ryuichi – Cranberry Soda (first week sales: 249,540)

Single:

Every Little Thing – For the moment (third week sales: 110,210)

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7/1/02

Album:

Utada Hikaru – DEEP RIVER (first week sales: 2,350,170)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfc8w6A-f9U

Single:

RAG FAIR – Koi no Mileage (first week sales: 50,620)

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7/2/07

Album:

Crystal Kay – ALL YOURS (first week sales: 51,211)

Single:

Gackt – RETURNER ~Yami no Shuuen~ (first week sales: 43,275)

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7/2/12

Album:

aiko – Toki no Silhouette (first week sales: 101,718)

Single:

EXILE – ALL NIGHT LONG (first week sales: 206,090)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

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