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.

4/15/96

Album:

DREAMS COME TRUE – LOVE UNLIMITED∞ (first week sales: 1,293,920)

Single:

Namie Amuro – Don’t wanna cry (fourth week sales: 147,260 / third non-consecutive week at #1)

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4/16/01

Album:

Ayumi Hamasaki – A BEST (second week sales: 510,160)

Single:

Re:Japan – Ashita ga Arusa (second week sales: 62,280)

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4/17/06

Album:

Spitz – CYCLE HIT 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection (third week sales: 77,232)

Single:

KAT-TUN – Real Face (third week sales: 51,207 / third consecutive week at #1)

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4/18/11

Album:

miwa – guitarissimo (first week sales: 40,164)

Single:

Kara – Jet Coaster Lover (first week sales: 122,820)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Sonar Pocket – Love Letter. ~Itsudatte Aitakute~