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.

5/26/97

Album:

Makihara Noriyuki – SMILING ~THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA~ (second week sales: 334,040 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

GLAY – Kuchibiru (first week sales: 278,160)

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5/27/02

Album:

Aiuchi Rina – POWER OF WORDS (first week sales: 242,100)

Single:

SMAP – freebird (first week sales: 175,140)

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5/28/07

Album:

Linkin Park – Minutes to Midnight (first week sales: 150,735)

Single:

Kuwata Keisuke –  Ashita Hareru Kana (first week sales: 167,965)

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5/28/12

Album:

Mr.Children – Mr.Children 2005-2010 <macro> (first week sales: 179,756 / second consecutive week at #1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRy8uQY5tXs

Single:

SKE48 – Aishiteraburu! (first week sales: 472,327)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Nishino Kana – Watashitachi (second consecutive week at #1)