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YOSHIKI
Composer, musician, designer, philanthropist
YOSHIKI is a composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and the leader of the rock groups X Japan and The Last Rockstars. YOSHIKI was named “one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history” by Consequence and is described by Billboard as “a musical innovator”. He is the first and only Japanese artist to be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood since the tradition began in 1927. Time magazine named YOSHIKI one of the Most Influential People of 2025 in the TIME100 list.
YOSHIKI’s worldwide projects include a song dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the Emperor of Japan’s reign, the official theme song for the World Expo, Hollywood film soundtracks, and the official theme song for the prestigious Golden Globe Awards. He is the first Asian musician to perform at all the world’s greatest music halls combined, including Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena, and sold-out solo performances at Carnegie Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
In addition to his music activities, YOSHIKI is also a fashion icon who is the first Japanese male to appear on the cover of Vogue Japan and his high-fashion kimono brand YOSHIKIMONO has been displayed at the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London and National Museum in Japan. YOSHIKI was chosen to be the first living person to have a Hello Kitty doll named after him, called “yoshikitty”. He is also the founder of Yoshiki Foundation America, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit organization, and was awarded the Dark Blue Ribbon from the government of Japan for his commitment to philanthropy.
YOSHIKI’s wine brand from Napa called Y by Yoshiki is continually sold-out across Japan, and he is the first person chosen to create a brand in partnership with top French Champagne House Pommery. In 2024, YOSHIKI’s high fashion brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS was featured at Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.
In 2023, YOSHIKI made his directorial debut with the feature documentary film YOSHIKI: Under The Sky. In 2024, Variety chose YOSHIKI as the Honoree for International Achievement in Music, and in 2025, he was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame.
In 2026, his Yoshiki Classical World Tour began with a series of sold-out concerts in Tokyo. He became the first Japanese artist to be awarded the Medal of Honor from the Entertainment Community Fund for his ongoing charitable works, and he headlined Global Citizen Live: Tokyo, the organization’s first-ever live concert event in Japan.
Official Website: https://www.yoshiki.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoshikiofficial/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yoshiki