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.

12/23/96

Album:

MAX – MAXIMUM (first week sales: 449,510)

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

Single:

Miki Imai – PRIDE (sixth week sales: 148,460 / second non-consecutive week at #1)

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12/24/01

Album:

MY LITTLE LOVER – singles (first week sales: 190,210)

Single:

Ayumi Hamasaki & KEIKO – a song is born (first week sales: 200,110)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5x72jbnotY

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12/25/06

Album:

KinKi Kids – I album -iD- (first week sales: 220,946)

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

Single:

Kanjani8 – Kanfuu Fighting (first week sales: 264,183)

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12/26/11

Album:

Kara – Super Girl (fourth week sales: 44,260 / second non-consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Kis-My-Ft2 – We never give up! (first week sales: 245,572)

Watch here

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Saito Kazuyoshi – Yasashiku Naritai

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8xGn9YDYwQ