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YesAsia 2011 Bestsellers - Japanese Music

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The power of the Korean Wave in the Japanese music world could clearly be felt in 2011, as Girls' Generation, SHINee, TVXQ, and other popular Korean artists dominated the music charts. Johnny's artists like Arashi and KAT-TUN nevertheless remained big favorites among J-pop fans, while Hamasaki Ayumi continued her reign as the most popular solo female artist. Check out the charts below to see if your favorites made the list!

BEST-SELLING J-POP RELEASES OF 2011



BEST-SELLING ARTISTS

1. Girls' Generation
 2. Arashi
 3. SHINee
 4. KAT-TUN
 5. Hamasaki Ayumi
 6. AKB48
 7. TVXQ
 8. Yamashita Tomohisa
 9. Koda Kumi
 10. 2PM







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Published January 20, 2012


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  1. 1 LUCIFER (Type B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) SHINee LUCIFER (Type B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) US$33.49
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  2. 2 Let me cry (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) Jang Keun Suk Let me cry (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$16.49
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  3. 3 Dejavu (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) Koda Kumi Dejavu (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) US$61.99
    Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.7 out of 10 (6)

  4. 4 WILD LIFE (Japan Version) Utada Hikaru WILD LIFE (Japan Version) US$59.25
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  5. 5 KinKi Kids 2010-2011 - Kimi mo Domoto FAMILY - (First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) KinKi Kids KinKi Kids 2010-2011 - Kimi mo Domoto FAMILY - (First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) US$89.25
  6. 6 JAPAN FIRST TOUR GIRLS' GENERATION (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) Girls' Generation JAPAN FIRST TOUR GIRLS' GENERATION (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$62.25
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  7. 7 Love songs (Jacket B)(Japan Version) Hamasaki Ayumi Love songs (Jacket B)(Japan Version) US$38.49
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  8. 8 Lotus (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Hong Kong Version) Arashi Lotus (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Hong Kong Version) US$13.99
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  9. 9 Yellow Gold Tour 3011 (2DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version) Akanishi Jin Yellow Gold Tour 3011 (2DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version)
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  10. 10 HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) YUI HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$37.25
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  11. 11 HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE (ALBUM+DVD)(Hong Kong Version) YUI HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE (ALBUM+DVD)(Hong Kong Version) US$26.25
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  12. 12 Five (Album+DVD)(Japan Version) Hamasaki Ayumi Five (Album+DVD)(Japan Version) US$37.25
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  13. 13 JULIETTE (SINGLE+DVD)(Normal Edition)(Japan Version) SHINee JULIETTE (SINGLE+DVD)(Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$21.25
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  14. 14 ARASHI 10-11TOUR "Scene" - Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fukei - DOME+ (First Press Edition)(Japan Version) Arashi ARASHI 10-11TOUR "Scene" - Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fukei - DOME+ (First Press Edition)(Japan Version) US$91.99
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  15. 15 MR.TAXI / Run Devil Run (SINGLE+DVD)(Limited Pressing)(Japan Version) Girls' Generation MR.TAXI / Run Devil Run (SINGLE+DVD)(Limited Pressing)(Japan Version) US$22.25
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  16. 16 BTD (Before The Dawn) (Type B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) Infinite BTD (Before The Dawn) (Type B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) US$27.25
  17. 17 ayumi hamasaki Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL -7days Special- (Japan Version) Hamasaki Ayumi ayumi hamasaki Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL -7days Special- (Japan Version) US$78.75
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  18. 18 Lotus (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) Arashi Lotus (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$16.49
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  19. 19 Super Junior Vol. 5 Mr. Simple (Repackage) - A-CHA Super Junior Super Junior Vol. 5 Mr. Simple (Repackage) - A-CHA
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  20. 20 WILD LIFE [Blu-ray] (Japan Version) Utada Hikaru WILD LIFE [Blu-ray] (Japan Version) US$72.75
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  21. 21 Girls' Generation (ALBUM+DVD+SPECIAL MINI BAG + POSTER)(Deluxe First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) Girls' Generation Girls' Generation (ALBUM+DVD+SPECIAL MINI BAG + POSTER)(Deluxe First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) US$101.99
    Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.7 out of 10 (46)

  22. 22 Checkmate! (ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version) Amuro Namie | m-flo | ZEEBRA | AI Checkmate! (ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version) US$48.99
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  23. 23 JAPAN FIRST TOUR GIRLS' GENERATION [BLU-RAY] (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) Girls' Generation JAPAN FIRST TOUR GIRLS' GENERATION [BLU-RAY] (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$74.25
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  24. 24 TOMOHISA YAMASHITA ASIA TOUR 2011 SUPER GOOD SUPER BAD [BLU-RAY] (Japan Version) Yamashita Tomohisa TOMOHISA YAMASHITA ASIA TOUR 2011 SUPER GOOD SUPER BAD [BLU-RAY] (Japan Version) US$86.99
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  25. 25 ARASHI 10-11TOUR "Scene" - Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fukei - STADIUM (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) Arashi ARASHI 10-11TOUR "Scene" - Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fukei - STADIUM (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$71.99
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  26. 26 Replay - Kimi wa Boku no everything - (SINGLE+DVD)(Normal Edition)(Japan Version) SHINee Replay - Kimi wa Boku no everything - (SINGLE+DVD)(Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$21.25
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  27. 27 ayumi hamasaki Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL -7days Special- [Blu-ray Disc] (Japan Version) Hamasaki Ayumi ayumi hamasaki Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL -7days Special- [Blu-ray Disc] (Japan Version) US$94.99
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  28. 28 Beautiful World (First Press Edition)(Japan Version) Arashi Beautiful World (First Press Edition)(Japan Version) US$45.49
  29. 29 BIRTH (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) KAT-TUN BIRTH (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$17.25
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  30. 30 Eternal (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version) Akanishi Jin Eternal (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version) US$22.25
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  31. 31 ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2010-2011 A - do it again - (Japan Version) Hamasaki Ayumi ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2010-2011 A - do it again - (Japan Version) US$76.99
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  32. 32 Supergood, Superbad (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) Yamashita Tomohisa Supergood, Superbad (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$45.75
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  33. 33 THE FIRST (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) SHINee THE FIRST (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) US$55.99
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  34. 34 JULIETTE (Type B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) SHINee JULIETTE (Type B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) US$33.49
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  35. 35 Five (Japan Version) Hamasaki Ayumi Five (Japan Version) US$24.25
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  36. 36 Love Songs (ALBUM+DVD / Jacket A)(Japan Version) Hamasaki Ayumi Love Songs (ALBUM+DVD / Jacket A)(Japan Version) US$49.99
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  37. 37 TONE (Jacket A)(ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version) Dong Bang Shin Ki (TVXQ) TONE (Jacket A)(ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version) US$60.75
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  38. 38 BIRTH (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition 1)(Hong Kong Version) KAT-TUN BIRTH (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition 1)(Hong Kong Version) US$14.25
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  39. 39 White (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) KAT-TUN White (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) US$15.49
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