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.

7/29/91

Album:

Okamura Takako – Chou-fleur (first week sales: 294,890)

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Single:

Makihara Noriyuki – Donna Toki mo. (sixth week sales: 50,240)

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7/29/96

Album:

Southern All Stars – Young Love (first week sales: 750,920)

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Single:

SMAP – Aoi Inazuma (first week sales: 247,640)

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7/30/01

Album:

Mr.Children – Mr.Children 1992-1995 (second week sales: 234,600 / second consecutive week at #1)

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Single:

Kuwata Keisuke – Naminori Johnny (third week sales: 110,560 / second non-consecutive week at #1)

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7/31/06

Album:

MEGARYU – Garyuu Senpuu (first week sales: 36,085)

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Single:

KAT-TUN – SIGNAL (first week sales: 450,752)

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8/1/11

Album:

JUJU – YOU (first week sales: 71,488 / second consecutive week at #1)

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Single:

NMB48 – Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo (first week sales: 218,441)

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Billboard Hot 100:

Tohoshinki – Superstar

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RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Toshinobu Kubota – Golden Smile feat. EXILE ATSUSHI

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8/2/16

Album:

Nishino Kana – Just LOVE (second week sales: 47,743 / second consecutive week at #1)

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Single / Billboard Hot 100:

KinKi Kids – Bara to Taiyou (first week sales: 193,334)

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