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.

11/25/96

Album:

Hamada Shogo – Aozora no Tobira (first week sales: 311,360)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upbi1QPxrLk

Single:

globe – Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Love (third week: 150,060 / second non-consecutive week at #1)

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11/26/01

Album:

Yumi Matsutoya – sweet,bitter sweet~YUMING BALLAD BEST (first week sales: 411,030)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI0rG-wQlF4

Single:

KinKi Kids – Hey! Minna Genki Kai? (first week sales: 260,250)

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11/27/06

Album:

Oasis – Stop the Clocks (first week sales: 87,462)

Single:

Mr.Children – Shirushi (first week sales: 350,059)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXA5StMti8c

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11/28/11

Album:

Kanjani8 – FIGHT (first week sales: 253,524)

Single:

Sexy Zone – Sexy Zone (first week sales: 172,925)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Ikimonogakari – Aruite Ikou