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.

4/21/97

Album:

Every Little Thing – everlasting (first week sales: 516,820)

Single:

MAX – Give me a Shake (first week sales: 172,200)

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4/22/02

Album:

Ketsumeishi – Ketsunopolis 2 (second week sales: 90,130 / second consecutive week at #1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzYMw3EIr3k

Single:

Hajime Chitose – Wadatsumi no Ki (tenth week sales: 49,010)

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4/23/07

Album:

YUI – CAN’T BUY MY LOVE (second week sales: 100,654 / second consecutive week at #1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKBvnIf_3Vk

Single:

Kanjani8 – Zukkoke Otokomichi (first week sales: 196,733)

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4/23/12

Album:

Domoto Tsuyoshi – shamanippon -Rakachinotohi- (first week sales: 72,309)

Single:

Sexy Zone – Lady Diamond (first week sales: 115,950)

Watch here

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kma_dKl-ZCU