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.

5/13/96

Album:

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

Single:

Spitz – Cherry (fourth week sales: 213,960)

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5/14/01

Album:

MISIA – MARVELOUS (second week sales: 340,590 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

N.M.L. – ZERO LANDMINE (second week sales: 126,320)

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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)

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5/16/11

Album:

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

Single:

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

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Nishino Kana – Esperanza