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.

8/26/96

Album:

SMAP – SMAP 009 (first week sales: 243,710)

Single:

Himuro Kyosuke – SQUALL (first week sales: 166,720)

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8/27/01

Album:

Mariah Carey – Glitter (first week sales: 70,260)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phql0ar-m_0

Single:

B’z – GOLD (second week sales: 75,230 / second consecutive week at #1)

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8/28/06

Album:

Various Artists – Beautiful Songs ~Kokoro de Kiku Uta~ (thirteenth week sales: 60,034)

Single:

Sukima Switch – Guarana (first week sales: 40,523)

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8/29/11

Album:

SMAP – SMAP AID (first week sales: 282,905)

Single:

Kanjani8 – Tsubusa ni Koi (first week sales: 152,859)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

AKB48 – Flying Get (second consecutive week at #1)