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.

10/2/95

Album:

Spitz – Hachimitsu (first week sales: about 460,000)

Single:

MY LITTLE LOVER – Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~ (fifth week sales: about 233,000 / second consecutive week at #1)

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10/2/00

Album:

Various Artists – image emotional & relaxing (first week sales: 301,580)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcpgDfDF3yU

Single:

Porno Graffitti – Saudade (first week sales: 141,350)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQs74oXVtUk

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10/3/05

Album:

Mr.Children – I ♥ U (first week sales: 686,688)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wuWJ7GAc2s

Single:

Ai Otsuka – Planetarium (first week sales: 90,567)

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10/4/10

Album:

Ling Tosite Sigure – still a Sigure virgin? (first week sales: 26,010)

Single:

Ayumi Hamasaki – crossroad (first week sales: 73,691)

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

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

EXILE – Motto Tsuyoku (third non-consecutive week at #1)