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.

3/10/97

Album:

Yumi Matsutoya – Cowgirl Dreamin’ (first week sales: 402,500)

Single:

Namie Amuro – CAN YOU CELEBRATE? (second week sales: 460,860 / second consecutive week at #1)

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3/11/02

Album:

MISIA – MISIA GREATEST HITS (first week sales: 587,210)

Single:

GLAY – Way of Difference (first week sales: 473,010)

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3/12/07

Album:

Ayumi Hamasaki – A BEST 2 -WHITE- (first week sales: 475,284)

Single:

Utada Hikaru – Flavor Of Life (first week sales: 270,605)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ta0vEnki9E

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3/12/12

Album:

Ikimonogakari – NEWTRAL (first week sales: 192,877)

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

Single:

Yamashita Tomohisa – I, Texas (first week sales: 126,175)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Nishino Kana – SAKURA, I love you? (second consecutive week at #1)