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.

6/8/98

Album:

B’z – B’z The Best “Pleasure” (second week sales: 2,709,530 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

hide with Spread Beaver – ever free (first week sales: 516,590)

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6/9/03

Album:

Various Artists – 8 Mile Soundtrack (fifth week sales: 54,216)

Single:

V6 – Darling (first week sales: 111,068)

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6/9/08

Album:

mihimaru GT – mihimarise (first week sales: 80,332)

Single / Billboard Hot 100:

GReeeeN – Kiseki (first week sales: 186,097)

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6/10/13

Album:

Jin – Mekaku City Records (first week sales: 75,607)

Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Arashi – Endless Game (first week sales: 477,869)