MUSICARES

For Yoshiki, philanthropy goes deep. He has a personal stake in the causes he supports through the Yoshiki Foundation America 501(c)(3) and MusiCares. Yoshiki has donated $100,000 to MusiCares in support of mental health as part of his fight against cyberbullying. It was an issue that he became more strongly aware of during a meeting with the U.S. Surgeon General. He could empathize with people being attacked online because he has experienced that himself.

FORBES

Internationally renowned as a trailblazing musician and composer, YOSHIKI has donated $500,000 to support relief efforts following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles as the latest expansion of the Japanese rock star’s equally impressive philanthropic legacy.

VARIETY

YOSHIKI’s involvement in philanthropy encompasses a diverse range of causes, with his family and upbringing being core influences.

IOM

Los Angeles – This week, YOSHIKI, Japanese composer and leader of rock band X JAPAN, donated 10 million Japanese Yen (roughly 71,000 US Dollars) ...

LOOK TO THE STARS

On January 4th, YOSHIKI donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross through his 501c3 non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake​

MUSICARES

The international rock star continues his long-standing charity efforts through his nonprofit organization Yoshiki Foundation America, partnering with MusiCares to aid musicians in need.​

BELLA MEDIA

Fashion designer, musician, and philanthropist YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen to the Taiwan Red Cross Organization in support of those affected by the Taiwan earthquake that occurred on April 3rd, 2024.

PHILANTROPHY NEWS DIGEST

International superstar YOSHIKI has auctioned his beloved crystal piano to raise money for earthquake victims, with the winning bid reaching 40 million yen (over $270,000 USD) when the 4-day auction ended on January 16.​

ABC 7

LOS ANGELES (KABC) - YOSHIKI is a music star in Japan and it's said he is one of the most influential composers in Japanese history, who sold over 50 million albums worldwide and is the leader of the iconic band X Japan.​

LOUDER

YOSHIKI gets the ball rolling before his followers raise half a million dollars for the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Emergency Assistance Fund​...

CELEBRITY ACCESS

On January 4th, YOSHIKI donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross through his 501c3 non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake​

NIKKEI ASIA

YOSHIKI, the leader of Japanese rock band X Japan, is also known for his more than 20 years of involvement in a broad array of charitable and philanthropic activities. His history of supporting people going through pain started in 1995 when he donated 10 grand pianos to Hyogo Prefecture, home to the city of Kobe, which was devastated by a deadly earthquake in January that year.

FORBES

"We have not talked enough about the toll the pandemic has had on the industry and the mental health of the humans behind the music, from singers and songwriters, to touring crews and makeup artists."

BBC WORLD NEWS

FORBES

After his home prefecture Chiba was hit in September by a typhoon, YOSHIKI donated ¥10 million ($92,000) to help victims there. The leader of the popular Japanese band X Japan...

BILLBOARD

YOSHIKI of X JAPAN is raising awareness about the fires still raging in the Amazon rainforest by donating $100,000 to the emergency Amazon Forest Fund formed by Leonardo DiCaprio.​

LOUDWIRE

X Japan bandleader YOSHIKI has donated $100,000 to Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund to help curb the destruction of the biodiverse tropical jungle in light of the 2019 Amazon rainforest wildfires.

EXTRA

Music superstar YOSHIKI paid a special visit to the University of Miami Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music...

THE KOREA TIMES

YOSHIKI, the leader of Japanese rock band X-Japan, has donated 100 million won ($87,900) for victims of the massive wildfire in Gangwon Province on April 4...​

GRAMMY.COM

International music superstar YOSHIKI has sprung to the aid of his native country in the aftermath of heavy downpours and flooding that has caused extensive damage in western Japan. The celebrated musician has donated 10 million yen...

TOKYO HIVE

YOSHIKI, who was in Japan at the time of the disaster, was disheartened by the amount of damage caused by the earthquake. He wanted to do something for the victims, so he donated 10 million JPY to Japanese Red...

SYNC MUSIC JAPAN

YOSHIKI’s Efforts for The Great Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Continues…Signature TAMA Drum Set Auctioned for JPY6.04 Million as a 5-Year Commemoration of Biggest Natural Disaster...

PASTE

Watch YOSHIKI - frontman of X Japan - live at Paste Studios NYC, and look out for the soundtrack to the documentary ‘We Are X’ available via Pledge Music worldwide! In addition, YOSHIKI has donated $100k to help displaced hurricane victims.​

AP

YOSHIKI's charitable donation was delivered via MusiCares, which will go to fund MusiCares’ present hurricane relief efforts going on via the Yoshiki Foundation America chapter, where 100% of all the donations to MusiCares go to those...​

LOUDWIRE

The rock and metal community have been very good over the years about chipping in when there are those in need, and X Japan leader YOSHIKI is paying it forward to hurricane victims in the U.S. after so many American fans stepped up to help out...

CRUNCHYROLL

If ever you were wondering how much it would cost to have a private dinner date with YOSHIKI of X-JAPAN fame, finally, your ...

VARIETY

Yoshiki Foundation America, in conjunction with Yahoo! Japan, is spearheading the Japanese Relief Fundraising Auction to benefit the efforts overseas. Auction items include donations from James Franco, Reese Witherspoon, Marilyn Manson and YOSHIKI himself, namely one of his signature Kawai “crystal” grand pianos.

NBC LOS ANGELES

YOSHIKI, who lives in Los Angeles, will auction his "crystal" piano. "How fragile we are," YOSHIKI said Friday at his North Hollywood studio. "Thousands of people's lives. I couldn't believe what I saw."

LA WEEKLY

YOSHIKI, drummer, pianist and songwriter for legendary Japanese hard rock band X Japan, is auctioning his “crystal” plexi-glass piano, according to a recent press release. The reason? He’s raising funds for ...

ARTISAN NEWS SERVICE

X Japan’s YOSHIKI is putting up his “Crystal” piano up for auction for his foundation to aid Japanese disaster victims, which may not be a big deal to the mastermind who won’t be using it...

NOISECREEP

Ever since last Friday’s massive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, musicians around the globe have been pledging their support to recovery and relief efforts. Now, Japanese musician YOSHIKI of power metal band X Japan is...

LA WEEKLY

YOSHIKI was still in Japan when a 9.0 earthquake and tsunami struck the northeastern part of the country. He has since offered his custom piano up for auction as a means to raise funds. The drummer launched Yoshiki Foundation America, which raises funds for a variety of charities.

BLABBERMOUTH

YOSHIKI, leader of the Japanese rock band X JAPAN, will put his favorite “crystal” piano on the auction block, donating all proceeds to help provide aid to the victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. The custom-made...

POLLSTAR

X Japan leader YOSHIKI is auctioning his “crystal” piano and donating all proceeds to Japan’s earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts. The custom-made, plexi-glass “YOSHIKI Signature Piano by Kawai” features the musician’s name engraved on it.

ANTI MUSIC

YOSHIKI, leader of the Japanese rock band X Japan will put his favorite “crystal” piano on the auction block, donating all proceeds to help provide aid to the victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsumani.

MICKIE'S ZOO

YOSHIKI, leader of the Japanese rock band X Japan will put his favorite “crystal” piano on the auction block, donating all proceeds to help provide aid to the victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsumani.

TOKYO HIVE

On March 13th, it was revealed that X JAPAN’s leader, YOSHIKI, will be auctioning off his beloved “crystal piano” to aid in the disaster relief effort for Japan. YOSHIKI, who normally lives in Los Angeles, flew to...