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.

9/25/95

Album:

Toshi Kubota – Sunshine, Moonlight (second week sales: about 110,000)

 

Single:

MY LITTLE LOVER – Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~ (fourth week sales: about 179,000)

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9/25/00

Album:

Shiina Ringo – Zecchoushuu (first week sales: 275,920)

 

Single:

SMAP – Lion Heart (third week sales: 163,390 / second non-consecutive week at #1)

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9/26/05

Album:

Bon Jovi – Have a Nice Day (first week sales: 123,410)

 

Single:

Ayumi Hamasaki – HEAVEN (first week sales: 168,540)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiX4Dl05eqE

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9/27/10

Album:

NEWS – LIVE (first week sales: 156,391)

 

Single:

EXILE – Motto Tsuyoku (first week sales: 152,056)

 

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

EXILE – Motto Tsuyoku (second non-consecutive week at #1)