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.

7/8/96

Album:

Mr.Children – Shinkai (first week sales: 1,536,180)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1NBJjpwZtU

 

Single:

Himuro Kyosuke – STAY (first week sales: 219,640)

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7/9/01

Album:

aiko – Natsufuku (second week sales: 252,540 / second consecutive week at #1)

 

Single:

Porno Graffitti – Agehachou (first week sales: 175,530)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvCGlMtu95Q

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7/10/06

Album:

B’z – MONSTER (first week sales: 400,616)

 

Single:

ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI – The Rainbow Star (first week sales: 111,521)

Watch here

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7/11/11

Album:

Tokyo Jihen – Daihakken (first week sales: 82,396)

 

Single:

Hey! Say! JUMP – OVER (first week sales: 265,390)

 

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Kara – GO GO Summer! (third consecutive week at #1)