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.

7/2/90

Album:

Anri – MIND CRUSIN’ (first week sales: 259,540)

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Single:

JITTERIN’ JINN – Nichiyoubi (first week sales: 67,640)

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7/3/95

Album:

Southern All Stars – HAPPY! (first week sales: 649,930)

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Single:

DEEN – Mirai no Tame ni (first week sales: 176,480)

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7/3/00

Album:

Ken Hirai – THE CHANGING SAME (first week sales: 381,180)

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Single:

KinKi Kids – Natsu no Ousama / Mou Kimi Igai Aisenai (first week sales: 365,250)

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7/4/05

Album:

L’Arc~en~Ciel – AWAKE (first week sales: 225,137)

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Single:

V6 – UTAO-UTAO (first week sales: 124,290)

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7/5/10

Album:

Nishino Kana – to LOVE (first week sales: 290,048)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Inaba Koshi – Okay (first week sales: 100,385)

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RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

moumoon – Sunshine Girl

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6/29/15

Album:

Golden Bomber – No Music No Weapon (first week sales: 48,226)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Bodan Shonen Dan – FOR YOU (first week sales: 72,148)

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