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.

8/5/96

Album:

Namie Amuro – SWEET 19 BLUES (first week sales: 1,921,850)

Single:

Sharam Q – Namida no Kage (first week sales: 125,480)

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8/6/01

Album:

KinKi Kids – E album (first week sales: 400,480)

Single:

Morning Musume – The☆Pea~ce! (first week sales: 310,810)

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8/7/06

Album:

SMAP – Pop Up! SMAP (first week sales: 320,912)

Single:

KinKi Kids – Natsu Moyou (first week sales: 238,868)

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8/8/11

Album:

B’z – C’mon (first week sales: 272,397)

Single:

SKE48 – Pareo wa Emerald (first week sales: 378,747)

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

Yusuke – Otakebi