■“My actions may be small, but I hope that through this action, the circle of support will expand.” (YOSHIKI)
On October 15, local time, YOSHIKI announced the establishment of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public interest corporation in the United States, which he runs, to support recovery efforts in areas affected by hurricanes Heleen and Milton, which left major damage in the United States. It has been revealed that they have donated $100,000 (approximately 15 million yen) to YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA and MusiCares(C), the charity foundation of the Recording Academy, which hosts the Grammy Awards.
YOSHIKI commented, “My actions may be small, but I hope that through this action, the circle of support will expand.”
YOSHIKI has made large donations to disaster relief efforts in Japan. He continues to actively engage in charity activities overseas, and in 2017, in the United States, as he lives in Los Angeles, he donated $100,000 through MusiCares (C) to support victims of Hurricane Harvey. . Additionally, in 2021, we will donate $100,000 to support music-related people with mental health issues. Additionally, we will donate $100,000 to support those in the music industry affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and will also support charities in the United States such as Meals on Wheels, Make a Wish Foundation, and Pablove Foundation. is being carried out.
These activities have been highly praised internationally, and in 2019, Forbes magazine selected them as one of Asia’s top 30 philanthropists, and in 2021, the Japanese government awarded them recognition for their activities, including support for the National Center for Global Health. He was awarded the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon. This year, in 2024, he will be honored to have his hand and footprint carved at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, becoming the first Asian musician to have his name etched in this ceremony, which has a history of nearly 100 years.
After debuting his high fashion brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS at Paris Fashion Week, YOSHIKI returned to Los Angeles and has just undergone his third cervical spine surgery. He is currently undergoing a period of rest in order to prioritize his physical recovery.
YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA
https://yoshikifoundationamerica.org
YOSHIKI OFFICIAL SITE
https://jp.yoshiki.net/
