We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped the charts this week 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

6/17/91

Album:

ASKA – SCENE II (first week sales: 374,240)

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Single:

Koizumi Kyoko – Anata ni Aete Yokatta (third week sales: 104,500 / second consecutive week at #1)

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6/17/96

Album:

Tomomi Kahala – LOVE BRACE (first weeek sales: 1,313,180)

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Single:

Namie Amuro – You’re my sunshine (first week sales: 434,230)

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6/18/01

Album:

The Gospellers – Love Notes (first week sales: 502,040)

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Single:

CHEMISTRY – Point of No Return / Kimi wo Sagashiteta (first week sales: 231,180)

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6/19/06

Album:

T.M.Revolution – 1000000000000 (first week sales: 68,619)

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Single:

B’z – SPLASH! (first week sales: 270,535)

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6/20/11

Album:

AKB48 – Koko ni Ita Koto (first week sales: 601,985)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Kanjani8 – 365 Nichi Kazoku (first week sales: 158,141)

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RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook – Maru Maru Mori Mori! (third non-consecutive week at #1)

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6/20/16

Album:

Domoto Tsuyoshi – Grateful Rebirth (first week sales: 39,568)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

V6 – Beautiful World (first week sales: 115,760)

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