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.

2/5/96

Album:

Mr. Big – Hey Man (first week sales: 186,270)

Single:

globe – DEPARTURES (fifth week sales: 257,680 / fourth non-consecutive week at #1)

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2/5/01

Album:

Arashi – ARASHI No.1 ~Arashi wa Arashi wo Yobu~ (first week sales: 267,220)

Single:

Minimoni – Minimoni Jankenpyon! / Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu Daisukki (second week sales: 115,780 / second consecutive week at #1)

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2/6/06

Album:

Tokyo Jihen – Adult (first week sales: 169,551)

Single:

B’z – Shoudou (first week sales: 202,096)

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2/7/11

Album:

Yamashita Tomohisa – SUPERGOOD, SUPERBAD (first week sales: 101,792)

Single:

Tohoshinki – Why? (Keep Your Head Down) (first week sales: 231,498)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cj_8xIH8jM

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Nishino Kana – Distance