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.

7/15/96

Album:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2cfnDAhpDo

Single:

Southern All Stars – Ai no Kotodama ~Spiritual Message~ (seventh week sales: 114,710)

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7/16/01

Album:

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

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)

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)

Single:

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

RIAJ Digital Chart:

Namie Amuro – Fight Together

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSGhk6BO7Bo