This month, two songs from 2019 were certified Double Platinum for selling 500,000 copies: Official HIGE DANdism‘s “Pretender” and LiSA “Gurenge.”

One song from 2019 was certified Platinum for selling 250,000 copies: Official HIGE DANdism‘s “Shukumei.”

One song from 2019 was certified Gold for selling 100,000 copies: Mrs. GREEN APPLE‘s “Inferno.”

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.

This week’s guests were TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Base Ball Bear, NakamuraEmi, and Leo Ieiri.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER – 9 to 4 Bun no 3 Bansen de Kimi wo Matsu (Run Away) [Japanese Ver.]

Base Ball Bear – Cross Words

NakamuraEmi – Tokyo Tower

Leo Ieiri – Mikansei

This week’s guests were AI, Curling Sitones, Sexy Zone, Toshl, Hiroomi Tosaka, and Takehara Pistol.

AI – Sora to Kimi no Aida ni

Curling Sitones – Suberi Shirazu Shirazu

Sexy Zone – Kyokutou DANCE

AI – Bokura wo Matsu Basho

Toshl – Ito

Hiroomi Tosaka – BLUE SAPPHIRE

Takehara Pistol – Fight!

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Actress Erika Sawajiri, who was accused of violating Japan’s Drug Control Law for possession of MDMA and LSD, went to trial at the Tokyo District Court on January 31.

The prosecution sought a jail term of 18 months for her. The case was closed the same day, with the court set to hand down a ruling next Thursday.

For the trial, 2,229 people lined up at Hibiya Park, located near the district court, for numbered ticket distribution for the 19 public gallery seats available in the courtroom.

On February 1, Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji, the brand’s new flagship store, will open. On January 29, a party was held to celebrate the new store. Several celebrities, including Rola, JO1, Hirose Suzu, Mukai Taichi, and Iwata Takanori were in attendance. Check out photos from the party below!

Chara and YUKI have revived their Chara+YUKI unit after 20 years! On January 31, they will release the 7-inch vinyl single “Tanoshii Kenobi.” The song’s lyrics were written by YUKI, TENDRE handled composition and arrangement, and Shinichi Osawa was in charge of mixing. The result is a groovy, at times dreamy, song that fits both artists well. The accompanying music video that was just released takes its cues from the song, featuring Chara and YUKI in a fantasy land of sorts, having fun.

“Tanoshii Kenobi” is a precursor to Chara+YUKI’s new mini album, “echo”, out February 14. This release sees both artists writing and composing, with Chara handling some of the arrangements. The other songs’ arrangements are handled by the likes of the previously mentioned Shinichi Osawa, Kan Sano, and Seiho. “echo” will also feature of a new version of Chara+YUKI’s 1999 debut single, “Ai no Hi 3tsu Orange.”

Check out more information on both of these releases below, along with their new music video!