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.
5/4/98
Album:
Every Little Thing – Time to Destination (second week sales: 540,470 / second consecutive week at #1)
Single:
KinKi Kids – Jetcoaster Romance (first week sales: 500,030)
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5/5/03
Album:
HY – Street Story (second week sales: 103,245 / second consecutive week at #1)
Single:
Morning Musume – AS FOR ONE DAY (first week sales: 84,251)
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5/5/08
Album:
Arashi – Dream”A”live (first week sales: 220,722)
Single:
Tohoshinki – Beautiful you / Sennen Koi Uta (first week sales: 62,139)
Billboard Hot 100:
Leona Lewis – Bleeding Love
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5/6/13
Album:
Golden Bomber – The Past Masters vol. 1 (first week sales: 113,891)
Single / Billboard Hot 100:
Kanjani8 – Hesomagari / Koko ni Shikanai Keshiki (first week sales: 295,076)
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