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Press Release: YOSHIKI to Be Presented With Variety’s International Achievement in Music Honor at Hitmakers Ceremony

November 25, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yoshiki will be presented with Variety‘s 2024 International Achievement in Music honor. The presentation will take place at the eighth annual Hitmakers celebration on...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Donates $100,000 for Urgent Disaster Relief to Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

October 15, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Donates $100,000 for Urgent Disaster Relief to Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton International Rock Star Continues Longstanding Charity Efforts Through His Non-Profit...

YOSHIKI: Under the Sky – feat. HYDE, SUGIZO, SixTONES, and more – coming to Blu-ray Nov. 19

October 15, 2024 YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY The Captivating Music Documentary Showcasing the Iconic Rock Star and Composer Arrives on Blu-Ray, DVD and On Demand November 19 From Magnolia Home...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Successfully Completes Third Neck Surgery in Los Angeles

October 9, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Global Superstar YOSHIKI Successfully Completes Third Neck Surgery in Los Angeles The music and fashion icon is recovering under doctor supervision after completing sold-out...

Press Release: Japanese Groove Rocker Shintaro Sakamoto Brings U.S. Tour to The Wiltern in L.A. on October 14

February 4, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese Groove Rocker Shintaro Sakamoto Brings U.S. Tour to The Wiltern in L.A. on October 14 Renowned Japanese singer-songwriter Shintaro Sakamoto has added a...

Press Release: YOSHIKI and Hiroshi Fujiwara Form “BLUEBYRDS” – New Album Out Today Worldwide

October 4, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI and Hiroshi Fujiwara Form Star-Studded Duo “BLUEBYRDS” First Single “NOTHING” and Album “BLUEBYRDS” Out Now YOSHIKI’s high-fashion brand, MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS, made its...

Press Release: MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS at Paris Fashion Week S/S 2025 – Paris Jackson Joins YOSHIKI on Runway

October 1, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS Spring Summer 2025 Paris Jackson walks the runway in surprise appearance along with Grace Johnson, Georgia Palmer, Maggie Maurer, Lindsey Wixson...

Press Release: Global Superstar YOSHIKI Makes Highly Anticipated Paris Fashion Week Debut with MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS Collection September 30 at Palais de Chaillot

September 27, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Global Superstar YOSHIKI Makes Highly Anticipated Paris Fashion Week Debut with MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS Collection September 30 at Palais de Chaillot Rebel Wilson, Hiroshi...

Press Release: MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS -Designed by YOSHIKI- Makes Highly-Anticipated Paris Fashion Week Debut

September 17, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS by Global Superstar YOSHIKI Makes Highly-Anticipated Paris Fashion Week Debut Groundbreaking High Fashion Brand Received International Acclaim after Premiering at Milan...

Press Release: YOSHIKI to Speak at DREAMFORCE 2024

September 16, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI to Speak at DREAMFORCE 2024, the World’s Largest AI Cloud Platform event, in Conversation with US Government AI Advisor Paula Goldman YOSHIKI has...

Press Release: Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Returns to U.S. in November, Releases Anime Expo and Japan Expo Highlights

August 20, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Returns to U.S. in November for PLANET OF METAL Tour “ASTERISM LIVE TOUR 2024 -PLANET OF METAL-” Will Have One...

Press Release: YOSHIKI to Visit Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia August 11

August 9, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI TO VISIT ESPORTS WORLD CUP IN SAUDI ARABIA On August 11th (Arabia Standard Time), YOSHIKI will appear at the Esports World Cup currently...

PRESS RELEASE: YOSHIKI to Undergo Critical Third Neck Surgery

August 1, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI to Undergo Critical Third Neck Surgery Multiple doctors have determined that YOSHIKI of X JAPAN must undergo his third neck surgery immediately. However,...

Media Alert: (Video) Four-octave girl group Bi-ray – produced by YOSHIKI – debuts “Butterfly” (short ver.) on NTV

Bi-ray, the new girl group produced by YOHISKI, gave their debut performance on NTV’s “THE MUSIC DAY” program on July 6. The 4-member / 4-octave girl group performed a short...

Press Release: ASTERISM and Acky Bright premiere “THE TITAN” MV from concept album PLANET OF METAL

Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM and manga artist Acky Bright will return to Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 4-7, 2024, for a series of special events celebrating the release...

ASTERISM – Interview: JRock News (2024)

“In recent years, US music charts have been dominated by hip-hop and pop, and I feel that it’s difficult for metal to appear on the charts, but we as ASTERISM...

Media Alert: XY (produced by YOSHIKI) releases second digital single/MV “GET STUPID” feat. dance/vocal lineup

XY – the new band born from NTV and Hulu Japan’s top-rated talent competition program YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X – has released two back to back singles, with each highlighting...

Media Alert: XY (produced by YOSHIKI) releases digital single/MV “YG”

XY – the new band born from NTV and Hulu Japan’s top-rated talent competition program YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X – has released their new digital single “YG” on digital platforms...

Press Release: Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM and Manga Artist Acky Bright Team Up for Concept Album “PLANET OF METAL” — Now Streaming Worldwide!

May 22, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM and manga artist Acky Bright have joined forces to bring fans to PLANET OF METAL. The new concept album...

Press Release: YOSHIKI’s “World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show” Adds Three Additional Performances: VIP Packages in High Demand

May 22, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, with early registrations surpassing previous years, three additional shows of “EVENING / BREAKFAST with YOSHIKI 2024 in TOKYO JAPAN”...

Press Release: YOSHIKI to Present “The World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show” in August; 2025 Tour Announced for The Last Rockstars

May 21, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI to Present “The World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show” in August — Overwhelming Demand for Premiere VIP Packages Sets Record High; Special Tickets Announced...

Press Release: JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces US Debut of YOSHIKI’S Personal “yoshikitty” Dolls at “YES, KAWAII IS ART -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” Exhibition

May 15, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAPAN HOUSE LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES US DEBUT OF YOSHIKI’S PERSONAL “yoshikitty” DOLLS AT “YES, KAWAII IS ART -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” EXHIBITION “yoshikitty” is First Sanrio...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Donates 10 million Yen to Red Cross to Support Victims of Taiwan Earthquake

April 9, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Donates 10 million Yen to Red Cross to Support Victims of Taiwan Earthquake YOSHIKI donated 10 million yen to the Taiwanese Red Cross...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Invited to Perform U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for “Hello Kitty Night” on April 16

March 12, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Invited to Perform U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for “Hello Kitty Night” on April 16 Rock Star Made Announcement...

ASTERISM Releases New Live Album THE DECISION with Premiere of Full Concert Video

March 4, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Live Album THE DECISION (Live in Tokyo 23.11.2023) Worldwide on March 8 Full-Length Live Concert Video Available for...

Press Release: Milan Fashion Week Audience Blown Away by YOSHIKI’s High Fashion Brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS

February 21, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Milan Fashion Week Audience Blown Away by YOSHIKI’s High Fashion Brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS YOSHIKI’s high-fashion brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS debuted on February 20...

Press Release: New High Fashion Brand “MAISON YOSHIKI Paris” Designed by International Rock Star YOSHIKI Will Debut as Part of Official Calendar for Milano Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024/2025

February 7, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New High Fashion Brand “MAISON YOSHIKI Paris” Designed by International Rock Star YOSHIKI Will Debut as Part of Official Calendar for Milano Fashion Week...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Auctions Beloved Crystal Piano to Support Victims of Japan Earthquake, Raising 40 Million Yen

January 16, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Auctions Beloved Crystal Piano to Support Victims of Japan Earthquake, Raising 40 Million Yen International Superstar Said at the Historical TCL Chinese Theatre...

Press Release: TCL Chinese Theatre Unveils International Superstar and Filmmaker YOSHIKI’s Handprints and Footprints in Special Ceremony

January 10, 2024 For Immediate Release TCL Chinese Theatre Unveils International Superstar and Filmmaker YOSHIKI’s Handprints and Footprints in Special Ceremony YOSHIKI is First Japanese Artist to be Honored by...

Press Release: Sanrio Taps Rock Star and Film Director YOSHIKI to Compose and Produce Global Theme Song for Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary

January 8, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Multi-national entertainment giant Sanrio will celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary globally in high style this year with a massive celebration. YOSHIKI – leader of...