YOSHIKI donates $ 500,000 (about 77 million yen) to seven charity organizations with the support of the victims of the LA.

■ “I believe that” helping people will help you “. I will continue to support them. I am glad if the circle of support will spread.”

On January 30, local time, as a support for disaster relief activities in the region that was damaged by YOSHIKI in Los Angeles in the United States, the US non -profit corporation 501 (C) (3) “YOSHIKI FOUNDATION America” Through the recording Academy charity foundation, “World Central Kitchen”, Cedars-Sinai, American Red Cross, Motion Picture & EVISION FUND, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Foundation It has been revealed that it has donated a total of $ 500,000 (about 77 million yen) to seven charity organizations of Entertainment Community Fund.

YOSHIKI, who is a world -class musician and has been highly evaluated as a fashion designer and film director in recent years, including the support of the Los Angeles entertainment community, which has a deep involvement. This donation was made through the non -profit organization, YOSHIKI Foundation America.

Shohei Otani, who belongs to Los Angeles Dodgers, has also donated the same amount as a reconstruction support, and the total donation from two Japanese who are active in different fields in the music industry and sports world is 100. It became a dollar.

YOSHIKI, who is based in Los Angeles for nearly 30 years, said, “Canceled all appearances outside the United States, stayed in Los Angeles, and decided to support the affected friends and community. I witnessed the scene where the city has been burning for 30 years, and when I talked to my doctor, I was deeply depressed. Fortunately, I was forced to evacuate, but I couldn’t say anything in Los Angeles now. I have been saying that I will help all the victims. Continue to continue, and I’m glad if the support is expanded. “

In addition, YOSHIKI has continued to donate a large amount of disaster support and philanthropic activities around the world, as well as disaster support in Japan. In the United States alone, in 2024, about 15 million yen was donated through MusichareS (C) as a support for victims of the large hurricane and Milton. In 2021, it donated about 10 million yen to support music officials with mental health issues, and donated about 10 million yen as a rescue of music industry officials influenced by the pandemic of the new Coronavirus. I am. He has also provided a wide range of support to various philosophy in the United States, such as Meals on Wheels, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Pablobe Foundation.

It is said that YOSHIKI’s charity activities are often supported by fans around the world and participating in support, and has a very great influence. In 2022, when donations to people affected by the dispute in Ukraine and neighboring countries, many fans agree, eventually expanded to 50 times, in total, a total of about 1 billion yen or more. Realized support.

These long -term philanthropic activities have been highly evaluated internationally, and in 2019 they were selected as the top 30 Asian charity in Asia. In 2021, activities, including support for the National Health Research Center, were evaluated, and the Japanese government was awarded the “Navy Blue Ribbon Medal.” YOSHIKI, who is also active in the US entertainment community, has achieved a feat in 2024, the first Japanese to engrave bills and footprints on the TCL Chinese theater. In addition, his fashion brand “Maison Yoshiki Paris” has been announced at Paris Fashion Week, and has been developing a wide range of activities, including the release of the film director’s debut work “YOSHIKI: Under The Sky”.

YOSHIKI will also live live on the YOSHIKI CHANNEL on January 31 and February 1, Japan time, and will report on the status quo and support for viewers around the world.

■ Comments from each charity organization
■ MUSICARES (C) Executive Director: Laura Segura
YOSHIK’s generosity is unlikely. He has been supporting many times when the music industry faced difficulties. This donation also proves his deep compassion and dedication to the community. We are very grateful for his continuous support.
■ WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN Chief Communication Officer: Linda Ross
Thank you very much for the support of YOSHIK. His thoughts on the local community are the driving force to move World Central Kitchen.
■ CEDARS-SINAI Senior Vice President and Most Development Officer: Arthur J. Ochoa
On behalf of CEDARS-SINAI, I am deeply grateful for the generous donation of YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA. This donation plays an important role in supporting people affected by the wildfire. I am very grateful that YOSHIKI has continued to support Los Angeles as a member of this community.
■ THE AMERICAN RED CROSS (American Red Cross Society) Chief Development Officer: Ann McHue
The American Red Cross is working on the support of those affected by the catastrophic fire in California. We are deeply grateful to the supporters like YOSHIKI. We will work together to deliver hope and relief to the affected community in this painful disaster.

LA did not interrupt the sound of siren and Heicopter for several weeks. I also evacuated. Fortunately, there was no direct damage.
I know I have to be mentally strong,
The doctor told me that a rock star would be depressed. … https://t.co/agfiufvpoq
– YOSHIKI (@yoshiKiofficial) January 29, 2025