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.

4/29/96

Album:

globe – globe (fourth week sales: 241,620 / third non-consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Mr.Children – Hana -Memento-Mori- (first week sales: 267,420 / second consecutive week at #1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdo-oEZ5_24

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4/30/01

Album:

Nakazawa Yuko, Tanpopo, Petitmoni, Minimoni – Together! -Tanpopo, Petit, Mini, Yuko- (first week sales: 314,420)

Single:

Arashi – Kimi no Tame ni Boku ga Iru (first week sales: 241,050)

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5/1/06

Album:

HY – Confidence (second week sales: 190,954 / second consecutive week at #1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePII6LtefwA

Single:

SMAP – Dear WOMAN (first week sales: 210,361)

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5/2/11

Album:

Oda Kazumasa – Doumo (first week sales: 81,088)

Single:

Kanjani8 – T.W.L / Yellow Pansy Street (first week sales: 200,816)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

SMAP – not alone ~Shiawase ni Naroyo~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EraBRs9sBB4