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.

4/28/97

Album:

Every Little Thing – everlasting (second week sales: 232,650 / second consecutive week at #1)

 

Single:

PUFFY – Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera (first week sales: 207,360)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=028isbwIKAY

____________

4/29/02

Album:

MONGOL800 – Message (32 week sales: 88,160)

 

Single:

Arashi – Nice na Kokoroiki (first week sales: 168,120)

____________

4/30/07

Album:

KAT-TUN – cartoon KAT-TUN II You (first week sales: 270,976)

 

Single:

Tackey & Tsubasa – x ~Dame~ / Crazy Rainbow (first week sales: 65,613)

____________

4/30/12

Album:

Naoto Inti Raymi – Kaze Uta Caravan (first week sales: 40,895)

 

Single:

Mr.Children – Inori ~Namida no Kidou / End of the Day / Pieces (first week sales: 174,409)

 

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Ikimonogakari – Haru Uta