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.

12/9/96

Album:

B’z – FRIENDS II (first week sales: 966,140)

 

Single:

Namie Amuro – a walk in the park (first week sales:233,460)

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12/10/01

Album:

GLAY – ONE LOVE (first week sales: 451,050)

 

Single:

Utada Hikaru – traveling (first week sales: 277,100)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfc8w6A-f9U

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12/11/01

Album:

Ayumi Hamasaki – Secret (first week sales: 386,280)

 

Single:

KinKi Kids – Harmony of December (first week sales: 234,378)

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12/12/11

Album:

Perfume – JPN (first week sales: 226,858)

 

Single:

KAT-TUN – BIRTH (first week sales: 193,584)

 

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Namie Amuro – Love Story