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.

9/22/97

Album:

Mariah Carey – Butterfly (first week sales: 408,970)

Single:

GLAY – HOWEVER (sixth week sales: 73,260 / fifth non-consecutive week at #1)

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

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9/23/02

Album:

Spitz – Mikazuki Rock (first week sales: 238,110)

Single:

Ken Hirai – Ooki na Furudokei (third week sales: 118,790 / third consecutive week at #1)

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9/24/07

Album:

V6 – Voyager (first week sales: 76,122)

Single:

KinKi Kids – Eien ni (first week sales: 190,495)

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

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9/24/12

Album:

Perfume – Perfume Global Compilation “LOVE THE WORLD” (first week sales: 118,186)

Single:

KAT-TUN – Fumetsu no Scrum (first week sales: 157,059)