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.

6/15/98

Album:

B’z – B’z The Best “Pleasure” (third week sales: 458,810 / third consecutive week at #1)

Single:

LUNA SEA – SHINE (first week sales: 247,510)

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6/16/03

Album:

Various Artists – 8 Mile Soundtrack (sixth week sales: 54,216 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

HYDE – HELLO (first week sales: 98,325)

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6/16/08

Album:

KAT-TUN – KAT-TUN III -QUEEN OF PIRATES- (first week sales: 240,317)

Single:

Billboard Hot 100:

GReeeeN – Kiseki (second week sales: 186,097 / second consecutive week at #1)

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6/17/13

Album:

Infinite – Koi ni Ochiru Toki (first week sales: 69,647)

Single / Billboard Hot 100:

SMAP – Joy!! (first week sales: 327,505)