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.

11/12/90

Album:

DREAMS COME TRUE – WONDER 3 (first week sales: 278,210)

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Single:

Hikaru GENJI – Waratte yo (first week sales: 90,130)

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11/13/95

Album:

THE YELLOW MONKEY – FOUR SEASONS (first week sales: 181,490)

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Single:

DREAMS COME TRUE – ROMANCE／Ie e Kaero (first week sales: 260,570)

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11/13/00

Album:

Yuzu – Tobira (first week sales: 508,930)

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Single:

MISIA – Everything (second week sales: 240,070 / second consecutive week at #1)

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11/14/05

Album:

Various Artists – Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Complete Best (first week sales: 194,233)

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Single:

Shuuji to Akira – Seishun Amigo (first week sales: 520,419)

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11/15/10

Album:

Ikimonogakari – Ikimonobakari ~Members BEST Selection~ (first week sales: 457,421)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

NEWS – Fighting Man (first week sales: 150,261)

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RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Nishino Kana – Kimi tte (third consecutive week at #1)

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11/9/15

Album:

Arashi – Japonism (second week sales: 56,733 / second consecutive week at #1)

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Single / RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Nogizaka46 – Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru (first week sales: 626,905)

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