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.

11/13/95

Album:

THE YELLOW MONKEY – FOUR SEASONS (first week sales: about 180,000)

Single:

DREAMS COME TRUE – ROMANCE / Ie e Kaero (first week sales: about 260,000)

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11/13/00

Album:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaRG3jj498w

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)

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)

Single:

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

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

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