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.

7/15/91

Album:

X – Jealousy (first week sales: 612,920)

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Single:

Koizumi Kyoko – Anata ni Aete Yokatta (seventh week sales: 65,120 / fifth consecutive week at #1)

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7/15/96

Album:

Aikawa Nanase – Red (first week sales: 559,830)

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Single:

Southern All Stars – Ai no Kotodama ~Spiritual Message~ (seventh week sales: 114,710 / second non-consecutive week at #1)

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7/16/01

Album:

Kuraki Mai – PERFECT CRIME (first week sales: 800,210)

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Single:

Kuwata Keisuke – Naminori Johnny (first week sales: 518,590)

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7/17/06

Album:

Arashi – ARASHIC (first week sales: 130,713)

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Single:

Mr.Children – Houkiboshi (first week sales: 254,024)

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7/18/11

Album:

Arashi – Beautiful World (first week sales: 630,951)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Not yet – Naminori Kakigoori (first week sales: 156,283)

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RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Namie Amuro – Fight Together

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7/19/16

Album:

DREAMS COME TRUE – DREAMS COME TRUE THE URA BEST! Watashi dake no Dorikamu (first week sales: 108,797)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Kanjani8 – Tsumi to Natsu (first week sales: 275,471)

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