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.

3/24/97

Album:

globe – FACES PLACES (first week sales: 1,648,550)

Single:

PUFFY – Circuit no Musume (first week sales: 203,900)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1dm3MfW2Q0

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3/25/02

Album:

BoA – LISTEN TO MY HEART (first week sales: 230,590)

Single:

Dragon Ash – Fantasista (second week sales: 178,020 / second consecutive week at #1)

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3/26/07

Album:

Mr.Children – HOME (first week sales: 693,038)

Single:

Utada Hikaru – Flavor Of Life (third week sales: 79,727 / third consecutive week at #1)

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

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3/26/12

Album:

SDN48 – NEXT ENCORE (first week sales: 48,085)

Single:

Tohoshinki – STILL (first week sales: 138,664)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Mr.Children – Inori ~Namida No Kidou (second consecutive week at #1)