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.

10/16/95

Album:

Mariah Carey – Daydream (second week sales: about 320,000 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Masaharu Fukuyama – Message (first week sales: about 398,000)

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10/16/00

Album:

Ayumi Hamasaki – Duty (second week sales: 339,810 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

B’z – RING (first week sales: 400,450)

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10/17/05

Album:

Southern All Stars – Killer Street (first weeks sales: 633,490)

Single:

HYDE – COUNTDOWN (first week sales: 64,037)

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10/18/10

Album:

JUJU – Request (second week sales: 110,056 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Arashi –  Dear Snow (first week sales: 500,730)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

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