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.

10/19/98

Album:

Kiroro – Nagai Aida ~Kiroro no Mori~ (second week sales: 186,620)

Single:

L’Arc~en~Ciel – snow drop (first week sales: 552,130)

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10/20/03

Album:

Ketsumeishi – Ketsunopolis 3 (second week sales: 97,821 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

TAK MATSUMOTO featuring Mai Kuraki – Imitation Gold 42,312

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10/20/08

Album:

Mariya Takeuchi – Expressions (second week sales: 132,772 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Koda Kumi – TABOO (first week sales: 65,569)

Billboard Hot 100:

Porno Graffitti – Love,too Death,too

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10/21/13

Album:

Superfly – Superfly BEST (third week sales: 30,847 / second non-consecutive week at #1)

Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Sexy Zone – Bye Du Bye ~See You Again~ / A My Girl Friend (first week sales: 144,777)