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.

11/20/95

Album:

Various Artists – NOW 3 (first week sales: about 120,000)

Single:

SMAP – Oretachi ni Asu wa Aru (first week sales: about 282,000)

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11/20/00

Album:

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

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)

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)

Single:

Arashi – Hatenai Sora (first week sales: 572,050)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

JUJU – Kono Yoru wo Tomete yo