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.

6/24/96

Album:

TUBE – Only Good Summer (first week sales: 306,580)

Single:

Namie Amuro – You’re my sunshine (second week sales: 204,660 / second consecutive week at #1)

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6/25/01

Album:

The Gospellers – Love Notes (second week sales: 261,720 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

CHEMISTRY – Point of No Return (second week sales: 106,520 / second consecutive week at #1)

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

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6/26/06

Album:

Utada Hikaru – ULTRA BLUE (first week sales: 500,317)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWoJLdXJt0E

Single:

V6 – Good Day!! (first week sales: 89,506)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__8wvc_41g

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6/27/11

Album:

Superfly – Mind Travel (first week sales: 166,473)

Single:

KinKi Kids – Time (first week sales: 150,661)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Kara – GO GO Summer!