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.

6/3/96

Album:

Various Artists – NEON GENESIS EVANGELION III (first week sales: 117,190)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHq68t2kgwM

Single:

Southern All Stars – Ai no Kotodama ~Spiritual Message~ (first week sales: 276,140)

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6/4/01

Album:

JUDY AND MARY – The Great Escape ~Complete Request Best~ (first week sales: 374,620)

Single

KinKi Kids – Jounetsu (first week sales: 375,410)

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6/5/06

Album:

Remioromen – HORIZON (second week sales: 101,640 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Masaharu Fukuyama – milk tea / Utsukushiki Hana (first week sales: 185,551)

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6/6/11

Album:

Lady Gaga – Born This Way (first week sales: 183,845)

Single:

AKB48 – Everyday, Katyusha (first week sales: 1,333,969)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

JUJU – Mata Ashita…