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.

6/17/96

Album:

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

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

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)

Single:

CHEMISTRY – Point of No Return (first week sales: 231,180)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e08LokjAJrc

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6/19/06

Album:

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

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)

Single:

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

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

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

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