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.

6/10/96

Album:

Kuroyume – FAKE STAR (first week sales: 203,660)

Single:

V6 – BEAT YOUR HEART (first week sales: 231,930)

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6/11/01

Album:

Ami Suzuki – FUN for FAN (first week sales: 242,330)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9T73C8cXBs

Single:

TOKIO – Message / Hitoribocchi no Haburashi (first week sales: 121,830)

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6/12/06

Remioromen – HORIZON (third week sales: 55,341 / third consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Yamashita Tomohisa – Daite Senorita (first week sales: 403,371)

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6/13/11

Album:

Shoujo Jidai – GIRLS’ GENERATION (first week sales: 231,553)

Single:

B’z – Don’t Wanna Lie (first week sales: 168,917)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

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

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