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.

7/29/96

Album:

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

Single:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS-lbXa4L_A

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7/30/01

Album:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxwt_s1lM04

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 (second week sales: 36,085)

Single:

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

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8/1/11

Album:

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

Single:

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

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Toshinobu Kubota – Golden Smile feat. EXILE ATSUSHI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOv5jbK1k5g