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.

7/6/98

Album:

Southern All Stars – Umi no Yeah!! (first week sales: 1,004,020)

Single:

T.M.Revolution – HOT LIMIT (first week sales: 302,360)

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7/7/03

Album:

SMAP – SMAP 016/MIJ (first week sales: 305,268)

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Single:

Southern All Stars – Katte ni Sindbad (first week sales: 219,165)

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7/7/08

Album:

GReeeeN – A, Domo. Ohisashiburi Desu. (first week sales: 377,070)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Arashi – One Love (first week sales: 313,976)

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7/8/13

Album:

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Nanda Collection (first week sales: 126,074)

Single / Billboard Hot 100:

Hey! Say! JUMP – Come On A My House (first week sales: 217,803)

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