We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback! This is where we look back on what topped the charts this week 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

11/19/90

Album:

B’z – RISKY (first week sales: 314,770)

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Single:

Akina Nakamori – Mizu ni Sashita Hana (first week sales: 91,350)

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11/20/95

Album:

Various Artists – NOW 3 (first week sales: 127,390)

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Single:

SMAP – Oretachi ni Asu wa Aru (first week sales: 282,560)

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11/20/00

Album:

Hamada Shogo – The History of Shogo Hamada “Since 1975” (first week sales: 424,600)

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Single:

MISIA – Everything (third week sales: 272,540 / third consecutive week at #1)

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11/21/05

Album:

BENNIE K – Japana-rhythm (first week sales: 178,919)

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Single:

Shuuji to Akira – Seishun Amigo (second week sales: 250,108 / second consecutive week at #1)

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11/22/10

Album:

Ikimonogakari – Ikimonobakari ~Members BEST Selection~ (second week sales: 206,952 / second consecutive week at #1)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Arashi – Hatenai Sora

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RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

JUJU – Kono Yoru wo Tomete yo

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11/16/15

Album:

The Beatles – 1 (first week sales: 78,091)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

EXO – Love Me Right ~romantic universe~ (first week sales: 146,892)

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