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.

7/17/95

Album:

SMAP – SMAP 007 (first week sales: about 240,000)

Single:

B’z – love me, I love you (first week sales: about 455,000)

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7/17/00

Album:

Mai Kuraki – delicious way (second week sales: 528,780 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Utada Hikaru – For You / Time Limit (second week sales: 182,680 / second consecutive week at #1)

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7/18/05

Album:

Ketsumeishi – Ketsunopolis 4 (second week sales: 308,057 / second consecutive week at #1)

Single:

Mr.Children – Yonjigen Four Dimensions (second week sales: 141,107 / second consecutive week at #1)

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7/19/10

Album:

Hey! Say! JUMP – JUMP NO. 1 (first week sales: 156,118)

Single:

Arashi – To be free (first week sales: 425,978)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Ayumi Hamasaki – Moon