We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped the charts this week 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.
5/13/91
Album:
Kome Kome CLUB – Kome Kome CLUB (second week sales: 75,020 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:
DREAMS COME TRUE – Eyes to me (second week sales: 91,130 / second consecutive week at #1)

5/13/96
Album:
globe – globe (sixth week sales: 136,130 / fourth non-consecutive week at #1)

Single:
Spitz – Cherry (fourth week sales: 213,960)
:format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-6227423-1422106434-5375.jpeg.jpg)
5/14/01
Album:
MISIA – MARVELOUS (second week sales: 340,590 / second consecutive week at #1)
Single:
N.M.L. – ZERO LANDMINE (first week sales: 126,320)
5/15/06
Album:
Def Tech – Catch The Wave (second week sales: 306,050 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:
Ketsumeishi – Tabiudo (second week sales: 77,975 / second consecutive week at #1)

5/16/11
Album:
Namie Amuro – Checkmate! (second week sales: 83,114 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:
PASSPO☆ – Shoujo Hikou (first week sales: 42,706)

Billboard Hot 100:
Shoujo Jidai – MR. TAXI (second consecutive week at #1)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:
Nishino Kana – Esperanza

5/16/16
Album:
Oda Kazumasa – Ano Hi Ano Toki (third week sales: 130,625 / second non-consecutive week at #1)

Single / Billboard Hot 100:
Sexy Zone – Shouri no Hi Made (first week sales: 93,741)
Comments