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.

2/3/97

Album:

THE YELLOW MONKEY – SICKS (first week sales: 328,560)

Single:

V6 – Ai Nanda (first week sales: 340,280)

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2/4/02

Album:

Various Artists – VARIOUS ARTISTS FEATURING song+nation (first week sales: 81,140)

Single:

Dragon Ash – Life goes on (first week sales: 323,840)

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2/5/07

Album:

Yuna Ito – HEART (first week sales: 224,428)

Single:

Mr.Children – FAKE (first week sales: 280,877)

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2/6/12

Album:

Koda Kumi – JAPONESQUE (first week sales: 93,835)

Single:

SKE48 – Kataomoi Finally (first week sales: 495,809)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

ayaka – Hajimari no Toki

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLS2-GHdRWM