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List Of Oricon Number-one Albums Of 2002
These are the ''Oricon'' number one albums of 2002, per the Oricon Albums Chart. Chart history Trivia * Number-one album of 2002: '' Deep River'' by Hikaru Utada. * Most weeks at number-one: Misia with a total of 4 weeks. External linkshttps://web.archive.org/web/20141021000023/http://www.geocities.jp/object_ori/indexa.html See also *2002 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002. Specific locations * 2002 in British music * 2002 in Norwegian music * 2002 in South Korean music Specific genres * 2002 in classical music * 2002 in country musi ... {{Japan Albums 2002 record charts Lists of number-one albums in Japan 2002 in Japanese music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc. was originally set up as a subsidiary of Original Confidence and took over the latter's Oricon record charts in April 2002. The charts are compiled from data drawn from some 39,700 retail outlets (as of April 2011) and provide sales rankings of music CDs, DVDs, electronic games, and other entertainment products based on weekly tabulations. Results are announced every Tuesday and published in ''Oricon Style'' by subsidiary Oricon Entertainment Inc. The group also lists panel survey-based popularity ratings for television commercials on its official website. Oricon started publishing Combined Chart, which includes CD sales, digital sales, and streaming together, on December 19, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Ikimasshoi!
is the fourth studio album from the J-pop idol group Morning Musume and was released on March 27, 2002. Overview It is currently their second highest selling album, with a total of 515,400 copies sold. Since their last album (with new material) 3rd: Love Paradise, two more generations of members had joined, which might have contributed to the album's overall success. The album contained such popular singles as "The Peace!" and "Ren'ai Revolution 21." The first pressing edition of the album came in special packaging, with a B3-sized folded poster. Track listing Members at the time of Album *1st generation: Kaori Iida, Natsumi Abe *2nd generation: Kei Yasuda, Mari Yaguchi *3rd generation: Maki Goto *4th generation: Rika Ishikawa, Hitomi Yoshizawa, Nozomi Tsuji, Ai Kago *5th generation: Ai Takahashi, Asami Konno, Makoto Ogawa, Risa Niigaki is a Japanese actress and singer. She was a fifth-generation member of the Japanese pop group Morning Musume. She joined Morning Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanti (Hitomi Shimatani Album)
''シャンティ'' (''Shanti'') is the second studio album from Japanese singer Hitomi Shimatani. It was released on June 12, 2002, and hit #1 on the Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in ... charts. Since then, it was last recorded as having sold around 438,447 copies. Thus far, it is her highest-selling studio album, and her only one to top the Oricon weekly charts. The album also contains 亜麻色の髪の乙女, Shimatani's highest-selling single to date with 375,000 copies sold. Track listing # Introduction # Shanti # Amairo no Kami no Otome, ''The Girl with the Flaxen Hair'') # Glorious Day # Interlude # A.S.A.P.: As Soon As Possible # She Is... # Remember of You # Interlude # Yasashii Kiss no Mitsukekata (Yasashii Kiss no Mitsukekata, ''How to Find an Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Official Album Of The 2002 FIFA World Cup
''The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup'' is a compilation album with various artists, released in 2002 by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. This albums is the official music album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan. The album spawned the single We're on the Ball by Ant & Dec. The album was also released under the name ''Fever Pitch: The Official Music of The 2002 FIFA World Cup'', but without the "We're on the Ball" by Ant & Dec. Track listing The following is the track listing from ''Fever Pitch''; ''The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup'' differs only in the addition of We're on the Ball at number 2. Singles International CD Single (SINCD8; Released ) #"Live for Love United" – 5:08 Charts Korean/Japanese edition ''2002 FIFA World Cup Official Album Songs of Korea/Japan'' is an edition featuring Korean and Japanese musicians called ''Songs of Korea/Japan'' was also released, which was a commercial success in Japan. It was certified pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ringo Shiina
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese singer, songwriter and musician. She is also the founder and lead vocalist of the band Tokyo Jihen. She describes herself as "". She was ranked number 36 in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians compiled by HMV in 2003. Early life Sheena was born with an esophageal atresia in which the esophagus narrows as it approaches the stomach. Treatment of this involved several operations, at least one of which required her right shoulder blade to be cut open. These surgeries left Sheena with large scars on her shoulder blades, said to give the impression that an angel's wings had been removed. Initial solo career Sheena released her first official single "Kōfukuron" in May 1998, when she was 19 years old. She subsequently made singles "Kabukichō no Joō" and "Koko de Kiss Shite", the latter becoming her first hit. This was followed by the release of her first album, ''Muzai Moratorium'', in February 1999. The album was a major hit. " Gips" w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sono Ichi
Sono, SONO, or SoNo may refer to: Places * SoNo, Atlanta, a district in the city of Atlanta, Georgia * Sono Department, a department in Burkina Faso * South Norfolk, Virginia, a former independent city in the South Hampton Roads region of eastern Virginia and is now a section of the city of Chesapeake * South Norwalk, Connecticut or "SoNo", a neighborhood in Norwalk, Connecticut * Sono, Jamui, a village in the Indian state of Bihar * SoNo Collection, an upscale shopping mall in Norwalk, Connecticut People with the surname *, Japanese writer * Sion Sono, Japanese filmmaker Music groups * SONO (vocal group), an a cappella music group from Denmark * Sono (band), a band from Germany Other uses *Sono arsenic filter, a water filter *''Sono Motors'', a German electric carmaker, behind the Sion (electric car) Sion may refer to * an alternative transliteration of Zion People * Sion (name) or Siôn, a Welsh and other given name and surname, including a list of people and fict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
, commonly abbreviated by fans as Skapara or TSPO, is a Japanese ska and jazz band formed in 1988 by the percussionist Asa-Chang, and initially composed of over 10 veterans of Tokyo's underground scene. At the time, the band's sound was unlike that of any of its contemporaries in the then fledgling Japanese ska scene, and over the course of the past 31 years, they have been influential on Japanese music as a whole. Its sound, the product of the musical influences of its members, is a mix of traditional ska, jazz, and rock. In the vein of many other more traditional ska acts, many of Skapara's songs are purely instrumental. Since its inception, the band has gone on several nationwide tours of Japan, and have toured worldwide. They have collaborated with several vocalists outside of their band, including Shiina Ringo, Akira Kobayashi, Kyōko Koizumi, Schadaraparr, PUFFY, Yoshie Nakano and Tamio Okuda. They also performed the Japanese theme song to the PlayStation 2 game ''Sly Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rina Aiuchi
, professionally known by her stage name, and formerly known as R, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, businesswoman, fashion model, and YouTuber. Born in Higashiōsaka, Japan, she won the first season of the audition ''Super Starlight Contest'', winning a recording contract with Giza Studio. Her eurobeat-sounding debut album, '' Be Happy'' (2001) was certified gold in Japan and spawned a top-five single, "Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense", which served as the theme song to the Japanese anime television series ''Case Closed''. Aiuchi's second album ''Power of Words'' became her best-selling album, selling over 419,000 copies nationwide and certificated platinum in Japan. In 2010, Kakiuchi announced her retirement from the music industry and founded a dog clothing brand ''Bon Bon Copine'' in September 2012. She later resumed her musical activities, appearing on several television shows in 2015 and releasing a single "Warm Prayer" in 2018 under the new stage name, R. Early life K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Of Words
''Power of Words'' is the second album by the Japanese singer and songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 15 May 2002 by Giza Studio. Six singles have been released from the dance music-influenced J-pop album, including four top 5 singles in Japan: "Navy Blue", "Forever You: Eien ni Kimi to", "I Can't Stop My Love for You" and "Can You Feel the Power of Words?". The album topped the Oricon albums chart in its first week and remained for 13 weeks on the chart, making it Aiuchi's best-selling album. In support of the album, Aiuchi embarked on the concert tour entitled ''Rina Aiuchi Live Tour 2002 "Power of Words"'' from May 2002. Track listing Notes * Track 2 is stylised as "I can't stop my love for you♥". Use in ther media *"Faith" - theme song for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television program ''Wonderful'' *"Run Up" - ending theme for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television program ''Koko ga Hen dayo Nihonjin'' *"Navy Blue" - theme song for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A Wonderful World (album)
''It's a Wonderful World'' is the ninth studio album released by Mr. Children , commonly referred to by their contracted nickname , are a Japanese pop rock band formed in 1989. Consisting of Kazutoshi Sakurai, Kenichi Tahara, Keisuke Nakagawa, and Hideya Suzuki, they made their major label debut in 1992. They are one of t ..., released on May 10, 2002, which marks the tenth anniversary of their first album's release. Track listing # overture - 1:56 # - 6:08 # Dear wonderful world - 2:18 # one two three - 5:00 # - 5:14 # youthful days - 5:18 # - 4:53 # Bird Cage - 6:34 # - 5:22 # UFO - 5:07 # Drawing - 5:44 # - 4:33 # - 3:32 # - 3:36 # It's a wonderful world - 4:14 {{DEFAULTSORT:It's a Wonderful World 2002 albums Mr. Children albums Albums produced by Takeshi Kobayashi 2000s Japanese-language albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazumasa Oda
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, and composer. He was the leader of folk rock band Off Course from 1969 to 1989, and has done solo work since 1985. As the vocalist of Off Course, Oda wrote many Japanese standard numbers in the 70s and 80s. The group's most successful singles—"Sayonara" (1979), "Yes-No" (1980), and "Kimi ga Uso o Tsuita" (1984)—were written by Oda. In 1985 he began work as a solo musician. He produced many hit singles as singer-songwriter, such as "Little Tokyo" (1989), "Itsuka Dokokade" (1992), "Tsutaetai Koto ga Arunda" (1997) and "Kirakira" (2002). His most successful single was "Love Story wa Totsuzen ni" (1991), the theme song of a Japanese TV drama called ''Tokyo Love Story''. It sold over 2,580,000 copies and became the ninth best-selling single in Japan. Musical career Off Course Kazumasa Oda and Yasuhiro Suzuki began performing together in 1964 while the two were in Seiko Gakuin Junior High School. In 1969, they formed the band The Off Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongol800
is a Japanese three-piece punk rock band from Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan formed in 1998. When the members were aged 19, the band released their first album. In 2001, despite low commercial attention, they sold over two-million records from the album ''Message''. Several years afterwards, they released more albums with just as much success. Band members * — bass guitar, vocals * — guitar * — drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... Discography Albums Singles Compilations References Japanese pop punk groups Musical groups from Okinawa Prefecture {{Japan-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |