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YOSHIKI opened his label EXTASY RECORDS using the name "Kaoru Tachibana" (立花香流). His mother would act as the president of the company.
YOSHIKI released a solo album where he performed classical music.
YOSHIKI moved to Los Angeles, where he bought a house, and opened his own recording studio complex "Extasy Recording Studios" (formerly One On One Recording). Around the same time, he started working on a project called Violet, which would later become an alternative incarnation of his solo activities.
YOSHIKI signed a deal with Toshiba EMI to start a solo career.
Takara Toys released a special doll in the Rika-chan line inspired by YOSHIKI: STARLIGHT YOSHIKI, the first to be based on a real person.
Performed the song "TEARS ~Daichi wo Nurashite~" (大地を濡らして) on pipe organ at the NHK TV Year-End concert "Kouhaku Utagassen" (紅白歌合戦), with all other performers singing vocals. The song would be later reworked as a X JAPAN number.
Produced "Ima wo Dakishimete" (今を抱きしめて), the theme song of the TBS TV series "Tetteiteki ni Ai wa..." (徹底的に愛は・・・). The song received the "Excellence award" at the 36th Japan Record Awards.
YOSHIKI announced the production of his perfume "Larune" by Kosei, and his original female lingerie line by Wacoal.
YOSHIKI created the major label Platinum Records (プラチナム・レコード) for GLAY's debut.
Performed at the UNESCO charity festival "The Great Music Experience" at the Todaiji temple in Nara.
YOSHIKI composed and arranged Hideki Saijou's single "moment".
YOSHIKI opened the label Extasy Records International in Los Angeles to produce international acts.
YOSHIKI bought Brooklyn Recording Studios and renamed them to One On One South.
After hide's death, YOSHIKI suffered from depression and interrupts most of his music-related activities. All plans for an X JAPAN revival with a new vocalist were also suspended. However, he briefly acted as a producer for KITANO IKO and Dir en grey.
YOSHIKI played the piano instrumental "Anniversary" at the celebration in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Emperor of Japan enthronement at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo (東京). The song was commissioned by Emperor Akihito. After this, he considered resuming his musical career.
YOSHIKI opened the major label EXTASY JAPAN to produce Japanese bands.
Produced the opening song of the TV show "Bus Stop Summer Destiny" on Fuji TV and appeared as a cameo in one of the episodes.
Appeared as a guest pianist for one song at Yumi Matsutoya's concert.
Appeared in the PARCO department store advertisements for their Christmas sales.
Composed and performed the song "Kimi dake dakara" (君だけだから) for Jo-Sung Mo and Hiro. YOSHIKI plays piano on their performance at the NHK TV 50th anniversary show "Anata to Tomo ni 50nen Kyou wa TV no Tanjoubi" (あなたとともに50年 今日はテレビの誕生日).
Produced the single "Scorpio" for the Korean rock band THE TRAX.
Composed the song "Sekai no Owari no Yoru ni" (世界の終りの夜に) for the Takarazuka Revue show "TAKARAZUKA Maimu!" (TAKARAZUKA舞夢!).
Directed the EXPO Super World Orchestra as they performed the VIOLET UK song "I'll Be Your Love" at the opening ceremony of Expo 2005 in Aichi.
Composed and produced music for the "Rose of Versailles" feature animated film.
Appeared as a special guest at the Otakon convention in Baltimore to announce the formation of his new band S.K.I.N, a shortlived superband.
Organized the festival "J-Rock Revolution Festival" in Los Angeles.
X JAPAN resume activities.
Produced Masafumi Akikawa's single "Aisuru Hito yo" (愛する人よ), theme song of the Nippon TV 55th anniversary TV show "Tokyo Daikuushuu" (東京大空襲)
The jewelry brand Kuwayama produced a line of products in collaboration with YOSHIKI, called "YOSHIKI Jewelry".
Acted as the music producer of Akira Kurosawa's 100th anniversary project "AK100 Project", choosing hide's song "MISERY" as the main theme.
The credit card "UNDERGROUND KINGDOM VISA CARD", featuring a picture of YOSHIKI went on production for the clients of Mitsui Sumitomo Bank.
Worked as the executive advisor of the platform Usteam, as well as the producer of the Super GT racing team "ROCK ST☆R DOME NSX".
Composed the song "BLUE SKY HEAVEN" for the weather forecast corner of the TV show "ZOOM IN!! SUPER" on Nippon TV.
The Sanrio character "YOSHIKITTY", inspired by YOSHIKI, was presented for the first time.
Started the wine brand "Y by Yoshiki" with California winemaker Michael Mondavi.
YOSHIKI was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.
Produced and played guest piano at ToshI's solo concert.
Surprise appearance at Anime Central in Rosemont, IL to present the world premiere of "YOSHIKI history through X JAPAN".
YOSHIKI founded the charity assosication Yoshiki Foundation America.
Held a dinner show with Ryugen Toshi (龍玄とし).
Ryugen Toshi (龍玄とし)×YOSHIKI special concert and dinner show held at the Prince Tower in Tokyo.
Ryugen Toshi (龍玄とし)×YOSHIKI special concert and dinner show held at the Prince Tower in Tokyo.
Appeared at the Yahoo! JAPAN charity auction to sell his crystal piano for charity. The whole amount of the money raised was donated to the Japanese Red Cross (11 million yen).
Appeared as Guest of Honor at Anime Central in Rosemont, IL.
The monthly radio show "YOSHIKI Radio" was launched on the American Sirius XM's Boneyard station, as a means to promote Japanese culture and entertainment.
YOSHIKI presented the comic book series "Blood Red Dragon" at San Diego Comic-Con International, created in collaboration with Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane.
Ryugen Toshi (龍玄とし)×YOSHIKI special concert and dinner show Manatsu no Yoru no Yume (真夏の夜の夢) held at the Prince Tower in Tokyo.
Ryugen Toshi (龍玄とし)×YOSHIKI special concert and dinner show Manatsu no Yoru no Yume (真夏の夜の夢) held at the Prince Tower in Tokyo.
YOSHIKI sold his studio "Extasy Recording Studios" (currently 17 Hertz Studio).
Composed the theme song for the 69th Golden Globes Awards.All proceeds were donated to charity through The Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
A wax figure of YOSHIKI was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.
A showcase called "An Evening with Yoshiki" is exposed at the Los Angeles Grammy Museum to commemorate the release of his new compilation album.
Appeared at the Points of Light Institute charity auction, auctioning a private dinner ticket with him (sold for 37,000 dollars).
Appeared at the Yahoo! JAPAN charity auction for the 20th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Foundation Japan, where he auctioned a ticket to sing a song by X JAPAN with piano performed by YOSHIKI himself (sold for 3 million yen).
Bought the recording studio The Pass in Los Angeles.
The headphones "SL150 YOSHIKI special edition" were presented by SOUL.
It was announced by Sanrio that YOSHIKI would compose the new theme song for Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary.
YOSHIKI performed a piano set at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. After the performance, he announced that he will embark on a world tour.
Appeared at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. After the event, he held an after-party at the Qui Restaurant, where he performed with two pianos, one played by himself and one played by a hologram.
Tour YOSHIKI Classical World Tour Part 1 Starts.
(overseas) Costa Mesa Segerstrom Center for the Arts (USA)
(overseas) San Francisco Davies Symphony Hall (USA)
(overseas) Mexico City Blackberry Auditorium (Mexico)
(overseas) Moscow Crocus City Hall (Russia)
(overseas) Berlin Tempodrom (Germany)
(overseas) London Royal Festival Hall (United Kingdom)
(overseas) Beijing Exhibition Center (China)
(overseas) Shanghai Oriental Art Center (China)
(overseas) Bangkok Royal Jubilee Ballroom (Thailand)
Composed one song for the animated feature film "Saint Seya: Legend of Sanctuary".
(overseas) Taipei NK 101 (Taiwan)
Nishi-Ikebukuro Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijou
Osaka Symphony Hall
Tour YOSHIKI Classical World Tour Part 1 Ends.
Held a solo concert at the "Japan Expo" convention in Paris.
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI IN TOKYO 2014 At the Tokyo Grand Hyatt hotel.
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI IN TOKYO 2014 At the Tokyo Grand Hyatt hotel.
Appeared at the "Hello Kitty Con 2014" convention in Los Angeles, where he presented the theme song he had composed for the character Hello Kitty.
Appeared as the guest of honor at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles.
Auctioned a private dinner ticket on Charitybuzz. The 62,000 dollars raised were donated to MusiCares Foundation to support artists affected by mental health problems.
An interview is aired on the TV show "Nakai Masahiro no MI ni Naru Toshokan" (中居正広のミになる図書館).
Appeared as a guest speaker and performer at the New Economy Summit (NES) in Japan.
Appeared as a guest for two consecutive days at GLAY's 20th-anniversary concert, where he performed the song "RAIN".
Performed with Ryugen Toshi (龍玄とし) at the Hyper Japan Festival in London.
The first episode of YOSHIKI's Niconico regular talk show "YOSHIKI CHANNEL" airs.
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI IN TOKYO JAPAN 2015.
Roppongi Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ballroom
Held the breakfast show BREAKFAST(LUNCH)WITH YOSHIKI IN TOKYO JAPAN 2015 and dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI IN TOKYO JAPAN 2015.
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YOSHIKI became the spokesperson for Rakuten Mobile.
Performed at the Sundance Film Festival 2016, where he premiered his biographical documentary film "We Are X".
Donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross through Yoshiki Foundation America to support the areas affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake.
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2016 IN OSAKA JAPAN.
Osaka Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2016 IN OSAKA JAPAN.
Osaka Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Roppongi Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ballroom
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2016 IN TOKYO JAPAN.
Roppongi Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ballroom
Held the breakfast show BREAKFAST(LUNCH)WITH YOSHIKI IN TOKYO JAPAN 2016 and dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI IN TOKYO JAPAN 2016.
Won the Asian Icon Award at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards in Tokyo.
YOSHIKI CLASSICAL SPECIAL WORLD TOUR Dai 2-Dan (第2弾) -YOSHIKI with Orchestra- starts.
A concert in Hong Kong got postponed to the following due to troubles with the organization. The postponed concert was given for free, with full refunds for previously purchased tickets.
(overseas) Hong Kong Asia World Expo (Hong Kong)
YOSHIKI lost sensation in his left hand and was diagnosed with cervical foraminal stenosis.
YOSHIKI CLASSICAL SPECIAL feat.Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra held.
(overseas) New York Carnegie Hall (USA).
(overseas) New York Carnegie Hall (USA).
YOSHIKI CLASSICAL SPECIAL feat.Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra held, closing the CLASSICAL SPECIAL world tour.
YOSHIKI got hospitalized due to emergency cervical artificial disc replacement surgery.
YOSHIKI became the first Japanese male to be chosen as a model for Vogue Japan.
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN NAGOYA JAPAN For two consecutive days.
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
Osaka Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN OSAKA JAPAN For two consecutive days.
Osaka Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Donated 25,000 dollars to the American Red Cross through Yoshiki Foundation America to support the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Roppongi Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ballroom
Held the dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN TOKYO JAPAN.
Held the breakfast show BREAKFAST(LUNCH)WITH YOSHIKI IN TOKYO JAPAN 2016 and dinner show EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN TOKYO JAPAN.
Roppongi Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ballroom
Embarked on a promotional press tour in Europe to promote his documentary "We Are X".
Appeared on the Asahi TV show "Geinoujin Kakuzuke Check" (芸能人格付けチェック) teaming with GACKT. Famous people are asked to distinguish high-end products from cheap ones.
Became the spokesperson for Kirin Beer's product "Hon Kirin".
Donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross to support the areas affected by the Japan floods through Yoshiki Foundation America.
Performed as a guest for Skrillex at the festival "Fuji Rock 2018" in Niigata, playing piano on "ENDLESS RAIN" and drums on "Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites".
Appeared at the charity show "24-Jikan Terebi" for the first time, performing "Kurenai" and "ENDLESS RAIN" with an 11-year-old child affected by vision impairment.
Appears as a voice actor in the anime "Shinya! Tensai Bakabon" (深夜!天才バカボン) for the 12th episode. Although dubbed by another voice actor, the first episode also featured YOSHIKI as a character.
Donated 10 million yen through Yoshiki Foundation America to support the areas affected by the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake.
Appeared in the Akita Eggs commercial for their egg brand "Kiyora".
Appeared as a model at the Yves Saint Laurent YSL Beauty Hotel opening event in Omotesando.
YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2018 ~Murasaki ni Somatta Yoru (紫に染まった夜)~ YOSHIKI with Philharmonic Orchestra held.
Performed alongside Sarah Brightman ("Miracle") and HYDE ("Red Swan") at the NHK TV Year-End concert "Kouhaku Utagassen" (紅白歌合戦).
Appeared on the Asahi TV show "Geinoujin Kakuzuke Check" (芸能人格付けチェック) teaming with GACKT. Famous people are asked to distinguish high-end products from cheap ones.
Appeared in the TV commercial of the videogame Idol Master.
Donated 10 million yen to the Kyoto Animation company after an arson attack happened in their building.
YOSHIKI appeared as a guest and spokesperson at the Rakuten OPTIMISM 2019 conference in Yokohama. A secret live titled "Rakuten YOSHIKI Night" has been also held for the press.
The event Rakuten YOSHIKI Night Was held for members of YOSHIKI's fanclub and Rakuten customers.
A series of 12 YOSHIKI PREMIUM DINNER SHOW and YOSHIKI PREMIUM BREAKFAST SHOW are held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo.
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During one of the "premium" dinner shows, YOSHIKI injured his wrist due to a particularly strong handshake with a fan.
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Donted 10 million yen through Yoshiki Foundation America to support the areas affected by the Typhoon Faxai.
YOSHIKI was elected by Forbes Asia as one of the 30 "Heroes Of Philanthropy".
Joined KISS on stage to play two songs.
Joined KISS on stage to play two songs.
Performed "Rock and Roll All Nite" with KISS (as YOSHIKISS) at the NHK TV Year-End concert "Kouhaku Utagassen" (紅白歌合戦).
Appeared in a series of TV commercials for the real estate site "SUUMO".
Composed, arranged, and penned lyrics for the debut song of the idol group SixTONES, "Imitation Rain".
The documentary series "Yoshiki - Life Of A Japanese Rock Star" premiered on YouTube Originals.
Collaborated with Bono, Will.i.am, and Jennifer Hudson for the song "#SING4LIFE".
Donated 24,000 dollars to Meals on Wheels, 100,000 dollars to COVID-19 charity funds, and 10 million yen to the Japanese Medical Research Center.
YOSHIKI states that three years after his surgery for cervical foraminal stenosis, he still struggles due to the lost sensation in his left hand.
Arranged and played piano on St. Vincent's hit song "New York".
The documentary "Disney My Music Story - YOSHIKI" is aired on Disney+.
Appeared in the "ATTACK ON YOSHIKI" commercial campaign for Asahi's Wonda Coffee.
Performed X JAPAN's song "ENDLESS RAIN" with Queen and other artists at the NHK TV Year-End concert "Kouhaku Utagassen" (紅白歌合戦), as a "virtual" performance.
YOSHIKI is awarded the "Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon" (紺綬褒章) by the Japanese government for his charity work with Yoshiki Foundation America.
Donated 100,000 dollars to MusiCares.
YOSHIKI designed a special version of the Baccarat Harcourt glass line for their 180th anniversary. The product was announced at the Paris Fashion Week in 2022.
A virtual piano performance of the song "Miracle" was shown at the BM Japan 40th anniversary concert.
Appeared on the Asahi TV show "Geinoujin Kakuzuke Check" (芸能人格付けチェック), where famous people are asked to distinguish high-end products from cheap ones.
Donated 10 million yen to Rakuten's fundraising for the war in Ukraine. Yoshiki Foundation America would also donate 30 million yen to IOM in 2022 and 2023.
YOSHIKI starts the boys group audition YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X.
Announced the energy drink "Real Gold X" and "Real Gold Y" in collaboration with Coca-Cola.
Performed "Miracle" with Sarah Brightman and "Imitation Rain" with SixTONES at the Nippon TV music show "THE MUSIC DAY 2022".
French Champagne house Pommery announced a collaboration with YOSHIKI.
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A series of 20 BREAKFAST SHOW with YOSHIKI 2022 And DINNER SHOW with YOSHIKI 2022 Are held at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo Hotel.
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Series of concerts, YOSHIKI CLASSICAL with Orchestra 2022 in JAPAN Starts (3 lives).
THE LAST ROCKSTARS formed as YOSHIKI's "last attempt to challenge the international music industry from Japan".
Gave a keynote address at Stanford University on "The Future of Social Tech".
The winners of the YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X appear alongside YOSHIKI on the TV show "SUKKIRI", announcing their debut as XY.
Appeared as a special guest at SixTONES's concert.
Appeared at the event Anime Expo.
Announced the establishment of his high-fashion brand Maison Yoshiki Paris.
Performed at Japan Expo in France alongside XY and French opera singer Séraphine Cotrez.
A series of BREAKFAST SHOW with YOSHIKI 2023 And DINNER SHOW with YOSHIKI 2023 Are held at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo Hotel.
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The documentary feature "YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY" is released in movie theatres. YOSHIKI is credited as a film director for the first time.
YOSHIKI was the first Japanese artist to be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 'REQUIEM starts.
(overseas) London Royal Albert Hall (United Kingdom)
(overseas) New York Carnegie Hall (USA).
(overseas) Los Angeles Dolby Theatre (USA).
YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 'REQUIEM ends.
Received the MAMA award for Favorite International Artist and performed "ENDLESS RAIN" alongside famous Korean artist.
Auctioned his crystal piano to support the areas affected by the 2024 Noto earthquake.
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