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.

12/17/90

Album:

Nagai Mariko – Pocket (first week sales: 166,950)

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Single:

Karashima Midori – Silent Eve (fifth week sales: 116,290 / third non-consecutive week at #1)

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12/18/95

Album:

MY LITTLE LOVER – evergreen (first week sales: 1,025,220)

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Single:

Namie Amuro – Chase the Chance (first week sales: 225,090)

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12/18/00

Album:

B’z – ELEVEN (first week sales: 756,910)

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Single:

Porno Graffitti – Saboten (first week sales: 130,190)

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12/19/05

Album:

Mika Nakashima – BEST (first week sales: 480,097)

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Single:

Koda Kumi – you (first week sales: 72,111)

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12/20/10

Album:

Mr.Children – SENSE (second week sales: 95,220 / second consecutive week at #1)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

AKB48 – Chance no Junban (first week sales: 596,769)

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RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Utada Hikaru – Can’t Wait ‘Til Christmas

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12/14/15

Album:

Hoshino Gen – YELLOW DANCER (first week sales: 131,990)

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Single /Billboard Hot 100:

Kanjani8 – Samurai Song (first week sales: 147,943)

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