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.

2/12/96

Album:

Ulfuls – Banzai (second week sales: 149,860)

Single:

Spitz – Sora mo Toberu Hazu (second week sales: 338,410)

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2/15/01

Album:

Morning Musume – Best! Morning Musume 1 (first week sales: 1,218,990)

Single:

Ayumi Hamasaki – evolution (first week sales: 503,020)

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2/13/06

Album:

KREVA – Ai Jibunhaku (first week sales: 97,461)

Single:

ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI – Somei Yoshino (first week sales: 120,136)

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2/14/11

Album:

Yusuke – Ano.. Yume Motemasu Kedo. (first week sales: 79,018)

Single:

KAT-TUN – ULTIMATE WHEELS (first week sales: 181,494)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Nishino Kana – Distance (second consecutive week at #1)