Yoshiki (musician)

Yoshiki was born on November 20, 1965, in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, as the elder of two brothers in a musically oriented family. His father was a tap dancer and jazz pianist, his mother played the shamisen, while his aunt played the koto.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyojournal.com/sections/features-reviews/item/332-yoshiki.html|title=Japan's Rock Legend Yoshiki Rocks Classical Charts Worldwide|date=December 9, 2013|publisher=Tokyo Journal|access-date=April 5, 2017|archive-date=April 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406022351/http://www.tokyojournal.com/sections/features-reviews/item/332-yoshiki.html|url-status=dead}} He began taking piano lessons and music theory at age four.{{cite journal| date=January 2003 |script-title=ja:表紙／巻頭インタビュー Yoshiki ピアノ、クラシック音楽、これからの活動について大いに語る！| journal=Keyboard Magazine Japan| volume=1| language=ja}} He then became interested in classical works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. In elementary school, he played the trumpet in the brass band, and around age ten started composing songs for piano. This period was a decisive point in his life. He was 10 years old when his father committed suicide; he found relief in rock music.{{cite news| last=Dawes| first=Laina| title=Metal Legend Yoshiki of X Japan Gets His Ovation at the Grammys| work=MTV Iggy| date=February 13, 2014 | url=http://www.mtviggy.com/articles/metal-legend-yoshiki-of-x-japan-gets-his-ovation-at-the-grammys/| access-date=May 23, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140523045425/http://www.mtviggy.com/articles/metal-legend-yoshiki-of-x-japan-gets-his-ovation-at-the-grammys/|archive-date=May 23, 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/25/rock-star-yoshiki-hayashi-on-how-his-career-saved-his-life.html|title=Rock star Yoshiki on how his career saved his life|publisher=CNBC|access-date=March 30, 2017|date=October 25, 2016}} After discovering the music of American hard rock band Kiss, he started learning to play drums and guitar. Yoshiki was also influenced by works from Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Sex Pistols, David Bowie, Queen, the Beatles, Charged GBH and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.{{cite web|last=Sharma|first=Amit|url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/x-japans-yoshiki-the-10-records-that-changed-my-life|title=X Japan's Yoshiki: the 10 records that changed my life|publisher=MusicRadar|date=March 7, 2017|access-date=March 7, 2017}} Yoshiki formed the band Dynamite with his childhood friend Toshi in 1977. Dynamite changed its name to Noise a year later.

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When Noise disbanded in 1982, Yoshiki and Toshi formed a new band, which they named X while they tried to think of another name, but the name stuck. In 1986, Yoshiki founded his own independent record label, Extasy Records, in order to distribute the band's music.Seida, Linda.[{{AllMusic| id=p320432| pure_url=yes}} "X-Japan > Biography"]. Allmusic. Retrieved January 20, 2007. On December 26, 1987, the band participated in an audition held by CBS/Sony which led to a recording contract in August of the following year. The band's breakthrough came in 1989 with the release of their second, and major debut, album Blue Blood, which reached number six on the Oricon chart and charted for more than 100 weeks.{{cite web| url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=ja&types=rnk&year=1989&month=5&week=1&submit5.x=20&submit5.y=7| title = Oricon Weekly Album Chart for the first week of May 1989| work = oricon.co.jp| publisher = Oricon| access-date = January 9, 2012| language = ja| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130218160521/http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=ja&types=rnk&year=1989&month=5&week=1&submit5.x=20&submit5.y=7| archive-date = February 18, 2013| url-status = dead| df = mdy-all}}{{cite web| url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/42172/ |script-title=ja:X、初期のリマスター再発商品2作が好調！| date = February 14, 2007 | work = oricon.co.jp| publisher = Oricon | access-date = July 23, 2009| language = ja}} In 1990, the band received the "Grand Prix New Artist of the Year" award at the 4th Japan Gold Disc Awards.{{cite web| url=http://www.golddisc.jp/award/04/index.html| title=The Japan Gold Disc Award 1990| work=golddisc.jp| access-date=January 8, 2012| language=ja}} In 1991 they released their hit million-selling album Jealousy, and were the first Japanese metal band to perform in Japan's largest indoor concert venue, the Tokyo Dome. The following year they announced the renaming of the band to X Japan in order to launch an international career with an American album release, however, this ultimately did not happen.

That same year he began his first solo activities outside X. Collaborating with Tetsuya Komuro for the rock unit V2, with a concert on December 5 at the Tokyo Bay NK Hall{{cite web|url=http://rakuma.rakuten.co.jp/item/f1864587897101989784|script-title=ja:送料無料 未DVD化 Live ビデオ 小室哲哉 Yoshiki TMN X|publisher=Rakuten|access-date=April 2, 2017|language=ja|archive-date=April 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404043608/http://rakuma.rakuten.co.jp/item/f1864587897101989784|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://japan.techinsight.jp/2015/09/tk-yoshiki-mstafes-offshot-23.html |script-title=ja:Yoshikiが小室哲哉と再会。V2のショットに「何を話してるの？」と興味津々。|date=September 25, 2015|publisher=Techinsight|language=ja|access-date=April 2, 2017}} and the single "Haitoku no Hitomi ~Eyes of Venus~/Virginity" (背徳の瞳〜Eyes of Venus〜) in January 1992, which reached number two on the chart.{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/108057/1/ |script-title=ja:「背徳の瞳」リリース情報|publisher= Oricon Style|access-date= July 23, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130501032121/http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/108057/1/|archive-date=May 1, 2013|language=ja}} On December 12, Yoshiki released his first album, the classical compilation Yoshiki Selection,{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/52036/products/music/231635/1/ |script-title=ja:Yoshiki Selection / Yoshiki （エックス）が愛したクラシック|publisher= Oricon Style|access-date=April 3, 2017|language=ja}} which includes classical works, and its sequel followed six years later.

In 1992, he bought a recording studio complex in North Hollywood, California, US. Extasy Recording Studios would become where recordings for nearly all his projects take place, until he sold it in the 2010s.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gggEAAAAMBAJ&q=yoshiki&pg=RA1-PA72|title=Ainlay Installs Nashville's First SSL Axiom-MT at Backstage|magazine=Billboard|date= November 27, 1999|page=52|issn=0006-2510|issue=48|volume=111|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.}} In the early 1990s through his record label would debut million-selling bands Glay and Luna Sea. He began learning about jazz improvisation and orchestration.

On April 21, 1993, he released his first original solo album, the classical studio album Eternal Melody, which was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and produced by the Beatles producer George Martin.{{cite news| url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D00EFD7103DF93BA25755C0A96E958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all| title=The Pop Life – End of a Life, End of an Era| date=June 18, 1998| first=Neil| last=Strauss| work=The New York Times}} Besides including orchestral arrangements of X Japan songs, it contained two new songs as well. The album reached number 6 on the charts.{{cite web| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/268546/1/| title=Yoshiki Presents~Eternal Melody| publisher=Oricon| access-date=January 2, 2012| language=ja}} On November 3, the singles "Amethyst" and "Ima wo Dakishimete" (今を抱きしめて) were released and reached number five and three respectively on the charts.{{cite web| url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=1993&month=11&week=3&submit4.x=18&submit4.y=6 |script-title=ja:1993年11月第3週の邦楽シングルランキング情報 Oricon weekly single chart for the third week of November 1993| work = oricon.co.jp| publisher = Oricon| access-date = January 14, 2012| language = ja| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130218175218/http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=1993&month=11&week=3&submit4.x=18&submit4.y=6| archive-date = February 18, 2013| url-status = dead| df = mdy-all}} The later single was a karaoke adaptation of the second orchestral song from the first single, but name credit went to TBS as it was the theme song to one of their dramas, recorded by the lead actors under the group name NOA.{{cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000128815 |script-title=ja:Yoshiki、「薔薇のように咲いて 桜のように散って」を語る|date=July 10, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2017|publisher=Barks|language=ja}}{{cite book|chapter=Complete Love|title=The Dorama Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese TV Drama Since 1953|author=Jonathan Clements, Motoko Tamamuro|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LzeSd4SvU7cC&q=NOA+sendo+atsuko&pg=PA48|year=2003|publisher=Stone Bridge Press|isbn=9781880656815}} In 1994, it was the 35th annual best-selling single and won the "Excellence award" at the ''36th Japan Record Awards.{{cite web| url=http://www.jacompa.or.jp/recotai_his/36.html| script-title=ja:第36回日本レコード大賞| work=jacompa.or.jp| access-date=October 20, 2012| language=ja| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019224105/http://www.jacompa.or.jp/recotai_his/36.html| archive-date=October 19, 2013| df=mdy-all}}

In 1994, Yoshiki worked with Queen drummer Roger Taylor on a song he composed, "Foreign Sand", for which Roger wrote the lyrics. They performed the song at The Great Music Experience event in May,{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KgHxBQAAQBAJ&q=The+Great+Music+Experience+yoshiki&pg=PA105|title=The Queen Chronology: The Recording & Release History of the Band|publisher=Lulu.com|author=Patrick Lemieux, Adam Unger|pages=105|year=2013|isbn=9780991984046}}{{self-published source|date=August 2020}}{{self-published inline|date=February 2020}} partly backed by Unesco, which featured many other Japanese and Western musicians. The single was released in June, and reached the top fifteen in Japan, and 26th in the UK.{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19940925/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100: 25 September 1994 - 01 October 1994 |publisher=The Official UK Charts Company |access-date=April 2, 2017}} That same month, the Kiss tribute album Kiss My Ass was released, for which Yoshiki contributed an orchestral arrangement of "Black Diamond" played by the American Symphony Orchestra.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalexiles.com/int33.html|title=Yoshiki Hayashi - X Japan|publisher=Metal Exiles|access-date=April 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/the-grammycom-interview-yoshiki|title=The Grammy.com Interview: Yoshiki|date=October 24, 2013|publisher=grammy.com|access-date=April 2, 2017}}

With X Japan's popularity increasing, Yoshiki and the band collaborated with Mugen Motorsports and sponsored racer Katsumi Yamamoto, who drove for team "X Japan Racing" in the 1995 season of Formula Nippon.{{cite web|url=http://www.lemans.co.jp/j_company/contents/history/|title=History|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130915034826/http://www.lemans.co.jp/j_company/contents/history/|archive-date=September 15, 2013|language=ja|publisher=lemans.co.jp}} In the 1996 season, they sponsored Ralf Schumacher with both him and the team winning the championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.pitpass.com/55471/Vandoorne-heads-to-Super-Formula|title=Vandoorne heads to Super Formula|date=February 12, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2017|publisher=Pitpass}} In 1997, Toshi decided to leave the band, claiming the success-oriented life of a rock star failed to satisfy him emotionally. The band's dissolution was officially announced in September 1997.{{cite web| title=Interview with Toshi| work=iyashi-no-concert.com| url=http://www.iyashi-no-concert.com/interview.html| access-date=August 6, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071215071407/http://www.iyashi-no-concert.com/interview.html| archive-date=December 15, 2007}} X Japan performed their farewell show at the Tokyo Dome on December 31, 1997, making it the last of five consecutive New Year's Eve shows in that stadium. Soon afterwards, in May 1998, the band's lead guitarist Hide died, and Yoshiki withdrew from the public scene, as he was battling suicidal thoughts and eventually sought the help of a psychiatrist.{{cite web|url=http://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/15538 |script-title=ja:X Japan・Yoshiki が語る起業家とアーティストの共通点|publisher=Forbes Japan|access-date=April 12, 2017|date=March 18, 2017|language=ja}}

Yoshiki remained active as a producer for bands such as Dir En Grey,{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2014-05-10/exclusive-interview-how-j-rock-legend-yoshiki-changed-music-forever|title=Exclusive Interview: How J-Rock legend Yoshiki changed music forever|date=May 10, 2014|access-date=April 2, 2017|publisher=Team Rock}} and contributed a cover song for the 1999 Hide tribute album, Tribute Spirits. On November 12, 1999, a celebration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement was held at the Tokyo Imperial Palace, for which Yoshiki composed and performed the song "Anniversary" at the request of the royal family.{{cite news|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2016/11/17/music/yoshiki-prepares-classical-tour-amid-new-appreciation-legacy/|title=Yoshiki prepares for classical tour amid a new appreciation |newspaper=Japan Times|date=November 17, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2017}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/x-japans-incredible-ride-meet-rocks-most-flamboyant-survivors-20141010|title=X Japan's Incredible Ride: Meet Rock's Most Flamboyant Survivors|date=October 10, 2014|access-date=April 2, 2017|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-date=February 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201544/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/x-japans-incredible-ride-meet-rocks-most-flamboyant-survivors-20141010|url-status=dead}}

In the beginning of the 21st century, he expanded his record label with sub-divisions, Extasy Japan and Extasy International in collaboration with Warner Music,{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4A8EAAAAMBAJ&q=Extasy+Japan+and+Extasy+International&pg=PA48|magazine=Billboard|title=Japan's Yoshiki Teams With Warner In Venture|pages=48|issn=0006-2510|year=2000|volume=112|issue=28|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.}} and produced several artists. In 2000, he collaborated with 7-Eleven on a series of TV commercials, for which he provided the songs "Blind Dance" and "The Other Side" by his solo musical project Violet UK.{{cite web|url=http://okmusic.jp/#!/videos/2aIaWZ5tBCY?artist_id=794|title=Yoshiki 7- Eleven CM&Making①Violet UK|publisher=OK Music|language=ja|access-date=April 4, 2017}} Two years prior, he contributed the song "Sane" for the 1998 film In God's Hands.{{cite web|url=http://www.xjapan.de/interviews/yoshikinetspecial.htm|title=Yoshikinet Special Interview|publisher=Xjapan.de|access-date=April 4, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140282/soundtrack|title=In God's Hands Soundtrack|publisher=IMDB|access-date=April 4, 2017}} The project idea was born in 1991,{{cite web|url=http://columbia.jp/yoshiki/text1.html|title=About Violet UK|publisher=Columbia.jp|access-date=April 4, 2017|language=ja}} when Yoshiki was recording in his studio, initially doing sessions with Mick Karn and Jane Child, but it was postponed. The music involves a fusion of trip rock, breakbeat, and classical piano strings.

In September 2002, he joined the dance-oriented pop group led by Tetsuya Komuro, Globe.{{cite web|url=http://www.avexnet.or.jp/globe/profile.html|title=Globe profile|work=avexnet.or.jp|access-date=April 4, 2017|language=ja|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719163625/http://www.avexnet.or.jp/globe/profile.html|archive-date=July 19, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Though his only contribution was the single "Seize the Light" and, after recording an album, they went on hiatus with Yoshiki not rejoining them afterwards. On December 3 and 4, he held symphonic concerts with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, at Tokyo International Forum.{{cite web| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000006070 |script-title=ja:Yoshiki、本格始動の第１作目をついに発売！| date=March 9, 2005| work=barks.jp| access-date = April 4, 2017| language=ja}} Featuring female singers Daughter and Nicole Scherzinger, they performed older orchestral arrangements and songs created for Violet UK, such as "Unnamed Song", which was composed to mourn the victims of the September 11 attacks,{{Cite web|title=X Japan's Yoshiki sees music as a potential cure for trauma|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/20-years-after-9-11/X-Japan-s-Yoshiki-sees-music-as-a-potential-cure-for-trauma|access-date=2021-09-24|website=Nikkei Asia|language=en-GB}} and "I'll Be Your Love", which was released the following year as the debut single for American-Japanese singer Dahlia and later used as the official theme song of the world's fair, Expo 2005.{{cite web| url=http://columbia.jp/dahlia/en_index.html| title=Dahlia I'll Be Your Love/2003.10.29 Debut| work=columbia.jp| access-date=April 4, 2017}}{{cite web| url=http://www.expo2005.or.jp/en/whatexpo/mascot.html| title=Information on the Expo 2005| work=expo2005.or.jp| publisher=Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition|access-date=April 4, 2017}}

In 2003 and 2004, he provided the theme songs "Kimi Dake Dakara" and "Sekai no Owari no Yoru ni" for NHK's 50th anniversary commemorative broadcast and the 90th anniversary of Takarazuka Revue.{{cite news| url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/osaka/ente/takarazuka/backnumber/040529/takarazuka.html |script-title=ja:元X-JapanのYoshikiが楽曲を提供 花組公演「タカラヅカ舞夢！」| work=sponichi.co.jp| publisher=Sports Nippon Newspapers| access-date=January 8, 2012| language=ja| archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913033327/http://www.sponichi.co.jp/osaka/ente/takarazuka/backnumber/040529/takarazuka.html| archive-date=September 13, 2012| url-status=dead| df=mdy-all}}{{cite web|url=http://columbia.jp/yoshiki/em2shosai.html|title=Yoshiki / Eternal Melody II|publisher=columbia.jp|access-date=April 4, 2017|language=ja}} In 2004, he helped produce the South Korean rock band the TRAX,{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3028242|title=Trax makes comeback after 5 years|date=January 5, 2017|publisher=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=April 4, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000004312 |script-title=ja:Yoshiki全面プロデュースでTraxデビュー！|date=December 13, 2004 |access-date=April 4, 2017|publisher=Barks|language=ja}} and his composition "Tears" was used as the theme song for the film Windstruck, becoming the first Japanese song to be featured in a Korean film after World War II.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=June 4, 2004|title=X-Japan'영화 여친소 내 노래 테마곡써 기쁘다'|url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/18600|access-date=2021-02-06|website=No Cut News|language=ko}}{{Cite web|title=일본 도쿄 프리미어 대성황!|url=http://www.koreafilm.co.kr/news/news2004_12-2.htm|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.koreafilm.co.kr}} In 2005, a second classical solo album titled Eternal Melody II was released on March 23.{{cite news| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/4771/ |script-title=ja:Yoshiki『Eternal Melody II』好スタート！| date=March 23, 2005 | work=oricon.co.jp| publisher=Oricon| access-date=January 8, 2012| language=ja}}{{cite web | url=http://columbia.jp/yoshiki/| title=Yoshiki's Columbia website| work=columbia.jp| publisher=Columbia Music Entertainment, Inc| access-date=January 8, 2012| language=ja}} The next day, Yoshiki conducted the Super World Orchestra in the opening ceremony of the World's Fair in the performance of a classical version of "I'll Be Your Love."{{cite web |url=http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2012/01/10511/ |title = Yoshiki to compose Golden Globes theme|publisher = Golden Globes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107153515/http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2012/01/10511/ |archive-date=January 7, 2012 |date=January 5, 2012 |access-date=December 18, 2016}} At the end of the same month, a DVD recording of his previous symphonic concert was released. In December, the Violet UK song "Sex and Religion" was released via the iTunes Store,{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/VIOLET-UK-Sex-Religion/release/4199469|title=Violet UK – Sex & Religion |date=December 19, 2005 |publisher=Discogs|access-date=April 4, 2017}} and soon afterwards "Mary Mona Lisa" unofficially via Myspace.{{cite web|url=https://myspace.com/violetuk/music/song/mary-mona-lisa-26596168-26397353|title=Mary Mona Lisa|publisher=Violet UK Myspace|access-date=April 4, 2017}}

In 2006, Yoshiki appeared at the Otakon convention on August 6, where it was publicly announced that he would be forming a band named S.K.I.N. with rock singer Gackt, soon afterwards they were joined by Sugizo.{{cite web |url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2006/12/28/03.html |script-title=ja:Yoshiki&Gackt新バンドにSugizo 加入| date=December 18, 2006 |publisher=sponichi.co.jp| language= ja| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070323105831/http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2006/12/28/03.html| archive-date=March 23, 2007}} At the JRock Revolution Festival on May 25, 2007, which was organized by Yoshiki, it was announced that Miyavi was joining.{{cite web| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/44947/ |script-title=ja:Yoshiki、新バンド「Skin」今夏始動を発表！| date=May 27, 2007 |publisher=Oricon| language=ja}} There were high expectations for the band, like to be the first Asian band to conquer the world charts, beginning with America,{{cite web| url=http://skin-online.net/main.html| title=S.K.I.N. Online| work=SKIN-online.net| url-status=usurped| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070702160935/http://skin-online.net/main.html| archive-date=July 2, 2007}} and to lead a rock revolution and starting a new era of rock and roll, by opening the market for Japanese in the Western music industry.{{cite web| url=http://www.jrockrevolution.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=1| title=Asian Imports: Attempting to Break Into the U.S. Music Industry| date=June 19, 2007| publisher=jrockrevolution.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629195732/http://www.jrockrevolution.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=1| archive-date=June 29, 2007| url-status=dead| df=mdy-all}} But after their debut performance on June 29, 2007, at the Anime Expo in Long Beach, all activities were stopped.{{Cite web|title=Anime Expo 2007 announcement: Miyavi, Gackt, Yoshiki & Sugizo band performance on 6/29/2007|publisher=Anime Expo|url=http://www.anime-expo.org/?q=story/anime_expo_2007_announces_j_rock_concert_of_the_century|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626112311/http://www.anime-expo.org/?q=story%2Fanime_expo_2007_announces_j_rock_concert_of_the_century|archive-date=June 26, 2007|access-date=March 23, 2012|url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}}{{Cite web |title= 'Super band' S.K.I.N. Confirmed |url= http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-22271--super-band-s-k-i-n-confirmed.html |publisher=JaME |date=May 26, 2007 |access-date=March 14, 2017}}{{cite web |url= http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-2713-s-k-i-n-s-world-debut.html |title=S.K.I.N.'s World Debut |author=Sarah |date=July 25, 2007 |work= jame-world.com |publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment |access-date= March 14, 2017}}

File:Yoshiki with drum kit 2011.jpg, after the band's reunion in 2007]]

That same year he co-produced the soundtrack for the 2007 film Catacombs, which included the Violet UK song "Blue Butterfly" and was released by his Extasy Records International.{{cite web| url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449471/fullcredits| title=Credits for Catacombs| work=imdb.com}}{{cite web|url=https://jrockrevolution.com/jrock-revolution-at-the-catacombs-world-premiere/|title=Jrock Revolution at the Catacombs World Premiere|publisher=JRock Revolution|date=October 1, 2007|access-date=April 4, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404221147/https://jrockrevolution.com/jrock-revolution-at-the-catacombs-world-premiere/|archive-date=April 4, 2017|df=mdy-all}} On October 22, 2007, X Japan's living members reunited and appeared together for the first time in over 10 years at a public filming of the promotion video for their new single "I.V.", which was created for the American horror movie Saw IV and played during the end credits but was not included on the soundtrack album.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=1272|title="Saw IV: Music From and Inspired By Saw IV" (CD)|publisher=Metal Underground|access-date=April 4, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://purpleskymagazine.com/2010/06/press-release-x-japan-members-yoshiki-sugizo-to-appear-perform-at-otakon-2010/|title=[press release] X Japan Members Yoshiki & Sugizo to Appear & Perform at Otakon 2010 |publisher=Purple Sky Magazine|access-date=April 4, 2017|date=June 17, 2010}}{{cite web| title = Official announcement of X Japan's Aqua City performance| work = xjapan.ne.jp| url = http://www.xjapan.ne.jp/new_c/xjapan.jpg| language = ja| access-date = October 19, 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071023060918/http://www.xjapan.ne.jp/new_c/xjapan.jpg| archive-date = October 23, 2007}} On September 20, 2007, at a Catacombs preview in Japan, it was announced that Yoshiki would be producing the 2008 rock musical Repo! The Genetic Opera and its soundtrack, along with composing one extra track for it.{{cite web| url=http://natalie.mu/news/show/id/3469| title=Catacombs preview information| date=September 20, 2007| work=natalie.mu| access-date=September 24, 2007| language=ja| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070925034117/http://natalie.mu/news/show/id/3469| archive-date=September 25, 2007| df=mdy-all}}{{cite news| url=https://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/LAM01624092007-1.htm| title=Repo! The Genetic Opera: Principal Photography Underway| work=money.cnn.com| access-date=September 26, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012042315/http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/LAM01624092007-1.htm | archive-date=October 12, 2007}} In 2009, he contributed the theme song "Blue Sky Heaven" for the 30th anniversary of a Nippon Television program,{{cite web| url=http://www.ntv.co.jp/zoomin/info/index_090330.html |script-title=ja:「ズームイン!!Super」30周年記念| work=ntv.co.jp| publisher=Nippon Television Network Corporation| access-date=January 9, 2012| language=ja| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185707/http://www.ntv.co.jp/zoomin/info/index_090330.html| archive-date=October 29, 2013| df=mdy-all}} and for the Japanese historical fantasy film Goemon he wrote the Violet UK song "Rosa", which was released on April 29 via iTunes.{{cite web| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000049046|script-title=ja:『Goemon』映画会場で先着5万人にViolet UKの「Rosa」プレゼント| date=April 30, 2009 | publisher=Barks |language=ja | access-date=January 10, 2012}} That year he again collaborated with Mugen Motorsports and racing car constructor Dome for the Super GT series championship.{{cite web| url=http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/yoshiki-collaborates-with-racing-team-for-2009-super-gt-series| title=Yoshiki collaborates with racing team for 2009 Super GT series| date=February 12, 2009 | work=Japan Today| publisher=GPlusMedia Co., Ltd.| access-date=January 9, 2012}} In July 2009, he had to undergo surgery for a slipped disc in his neck, and was told by doctors to refrain from heavy drumming.{{cite news|url=https://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/yoshiki-recovering-from-back-surgery-reveals-fans-will-benefit-in-his-will|title=Yoshiki, recovering from back surgery, reveals fans will benefit in his will|date=August 25, 2009|access-date=April 12, 2017|newspaper=Japan Today}} His neck is so severely damaged that Yoshiki's management has said that it, "would force a professional rugby player to retire."{{cite web|url=http://www.yoshiki.net/YoshikiSurgery.html|title=Announcement from Management: Emergency Surgery for Yoshiki to Take Place|publisher=Yoshiki|language=en, ja|access-date=May 10, 2017}}

File:X Japan 20100704 Japan Expo 03.jpg in 2010]]

In 2010, Yoshiki with Toshi appeared and performed at Japan Expo in Paris on July 4.{{cite web| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000062456 |script-title=ja:X Japan、＜Japan Expo＞に登場、8000人が熱狂| date=July 5, 2012 |work=barks.jp| access-date=January 9, 2012| language=ja}} In October, he fainted in his hotel room on X Japan's tour, and was subsequently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/5931/yoshiki-breaking-down-at-present-hotel-with-hyperthyroidism/|title=Yoshiki Breaking Down at Present Hotel with Hyperthyroidism.|date=October 8, 2010|access-date=April 12, 2017|publisher=Music Japan Plus|archive-date=April 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412224529/http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/5931/yoshiki-breaking-down-at-present-hotel-with-hyperthyroidism/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/80834/full/ |script-title=ja:Yoshiki が甲状腺疾患を公表|publisher=Oricon Style|date=October 7, 2010|language=ja|access-date=April 12, 2017}} He teamed up with Toshi again on January 24–25, 2011, at the first expensive high-end dinner show for their project ToshI feat Yoshiki, where an orchestra was utilized and later a live album released of the show.{{cite web| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/82297/full/?from_todaysnews| title=Toshi feat Yoshiki special dinner show| date=November 22, 2010| publisher=Oricon| access-date=March 9, 2011| language=ja| archive-date=February 19, 2013| archive-url=https://archive.today/20130219043729/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/82297/full/?from_todaysnews| url-status=dead| df=mdy-all}}{{cite news| title=X Japan's Yoshiki seeks a second coming| url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2011/12/15/culture/x-japans-yoshiki-seeks-a-second-coming/#.WOPv3zuLTIU| author=Daniel Robinson| date=December 15, 2010 |newspaper=The Japan Times| access-date=April 4, 2017}} On March 6, Yoshiki co-organized with fashion producer Jay FR (from the fashion festival "Tokyo Girls Collection") a fashion and music event "Asia Girls Explosion" at Yoyogi National Stadium.{{cite web| url=http://gw.tv/age/whats_en.html| title=What's AGE - Asia Girl Explosion| work=gw.tv| publisher=AGE Executive Committee| access-date=January 11, 2012| archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418204028/http://gw.tv/age/whats_en.html| archive-date=April 18, 2013| url-status=dead| df=mdy-all}}{{cite web| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/84640/full/ |script-title=ja:Yoshiki、新ファッションイベント開催へ 噂のVIOLET UKも本格披露| date=February 9, 2011 | publisher=Oricon| access-date=January 11, 2012| language=ja}} At the event many special guest models walked the runway, Yoshiki's own kimono line that he designed, and both X Japan and Violet UK performed.{{cite web| url=http://gw.tv/age/guest_en.html| title=Model - Asia Girl Explosion| work=gw.tv| publisher=AGE Executive Committee| access-date=January 11, 2012| archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418203328/http://gw.tv/age/guest_en.html| archive-date=April 18, 2013| url-status=dead| df=mdy-all}}{{cite web| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000067878&ref=fb|script-title=ja:X Japan、＜Asia Girls Explosion＞に参戦決定| date=February 22, 2011| publisher=Barks| access-date=March 3, 2011| language=ja}} On May 27, "Yoshiki Radio" was launched on Sirius XM's Boneyard station. The hour-long program hosted by Yoshiki, aired the first Sunday of every month.{{cite news| url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/x-japans-yoshiki-host-yoshiki-187516| title=X Japan's Yoshiki to Host 'Yoshiki Radio' Show on SiriusXM (Exclusive)| author=Eric Pedersen| date=May 12, 2011 |work=The Hollywood Reporter| access-date=May 17, 2011}} On July 21, at San Diego Comic-Con, Yoshiki unveiled the comic book series Blood Red Dragon, which was created in collaboration with American comic book legends Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane and stars a superhero version of himself.{{cite web| url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/117/1179255p1.html| title=Stan Lee & Todd McFarlane Team with Music Icon| date=June 26, 2011 | work=comics.ign.com| publisher=IGN Entertainment| access-date=July 7, 2011}}

File:Yoshiki at Grammy Museum 2013-08-26 09.jpg in 2013]]

In 2012, Yoshiki composed the theme song for the 69th Golden Globe Awards, and on January 15, 2013, the theme was officially released through iTunes in 111 countries, with all proceeds being donated to charities chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.{{cite web| url=http://www.goldenglobes.org/2013/01/yoshikis-golden-globes-theme-to-be-released-internationally/| title=Yoshiki's Golde Globe theme to be released internationally| date=January 7, 2013 |author=AnaMaria| work=goldenglobes.org| access-date=October 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306105710/http://www.goldenglobes.org/2013/01/yoshikis-golden-globes-theme-to-be-released-internationally|archive-date=March 6, 2013}} A wax figure of Yoshiki was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong wax museum in May 2012. In 2013, Yoshiki's figure was moved to the Tokyo location.{{cite news | url = http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2013/05/21/entertainment-news/x-japan-wax-lyrical-at-madame-tussauds-debut/#.VRVqR5PF9Hh | title = X Japan waxes lyrical at Madame Tussauds debut | newspaper = The Japan Times | date = May 21, 2013 | access-date = July 31, 2015 | author = Sunda, Mike}}{{cite web | url = http://www.revolvermag.com/news/x-japan-frontman-gets-wax-figure-at-madame-tussauds-hong-kong.html | title = X Japan Frontman Unveils Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong |publisher=Revolver |date=May 31, 2012 | access-date = July 31, 2015}}{{cite magazine | url = http://loudwire.com/x-japan-yoshiki-madame-tussauds-wax-figure/ | title = X Japan's Yoshiki Becomes a Madame Tussauds Wax Figure | magazine = Loudwire | date = May 31, 2012 | access-date = July 31, 2015 | author = Mary Ouellette}} On August 27, 2013, the third classical studio album Yoshiki Classical was released.{{cite web| url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/5719476/spotlight-on-yoshiki| title=Japan's Renaissance Rocker Goes 'Classical'| work=billboard.com| access-date=April 4, 2017}}{{cite web| url=https://www.pianistmagazine.com/news/general/composer-and-pianist-yoshiki-releases-new-cd| title=Composer and pianist Yoshiki releases new CD| date=September 26, 2013 |work=pianistmagazine.com| access-date=April 4, 2017}} It debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Classical Musica Chart in 10 different countries.{{cite news |title=Yoshiki - Classical Special |url=https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/music/yoshiki-classical-special |access-date=26 June 2023 |publisher=Time Out |date=21 December 2016}} In celebration of its release, a special live performance was held at the Grammy Museum.{{cite web| url=http://www.grammymuseum.org/events/detail/the-drop-yoshiki| title=The Drop: Yoshiki| work=billboard.com| access-date=October 10, 2013| archive-date=February 5, 2017| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205011100/http://www.grammymuseum.org/events/detail/the-drop-yoshiki| url-status=dead}}{{cite web| url=http://noisecreep.com/x-japan-yoshiki-classical-los-angeles-2013-performance/?trackback=fbshare_top| title=X Japan's Yoshiki Goes Classical for Intimate Los Angeles Performance| date=August 27, 2013 | author=Corey Irwin| work=noisecreep.com| access-date=October 10, 2013}}{{cite news| url=https://www.aol.com/video/view/yoshiki-releases-new-classical-album/5544dedde4b042cdf606c370/| title=Yoshiki Releases New Classical Album| agency=Reuters| access-date=April 4, 2017}}

On March 14, 2014, at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, Yoshiki performed a duet piano piece during his concert at the Qui Restaurant; one part played by him, and the other played by a hologram of himself.{{cite web |url=https://gizmodo.com/watch-a-japanese-pianist-battle-a-holographic-version-o-1548686346 |title=Watch a Japanese Pianist Battle a Holographic Version of Himself |last1=Liszewski |first1=Andrew |date=March 21, 2014 |publisher=gizmodo.com |access-date=April 26, 2014}} On April 25, Yoshiki started his first classical world tour in Costa Mesa, California, and continued throughout the world, visiting San Francisco, Mexico City, Moscow, Berlin, Paris, London, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo and Osaka.{{cite web|url=http://jetwit.com/wordpress/2014/05/03/jq-magazine-concert-review-yoshiki-classical-world-tour-comes-to-san-francisco/|title=JQ Magazine: Concert Review—Yoshiki Classical World Tour Dazzles San Francisco with Surprise X Japan Guest|author=Shirong Gao|date=May 3, 2014 |publisher=JetWit.com|access-date=September 5, 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://archivo.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/2014/el-auditorio-blackberry-se-llena-de-recuerdos-y-nostalgia-1007969.html|title=El Auditorio Blackberry se llena de recuerdos y nostalgia|author=Jannis Mérida|date=May 4, 2014 |newspaper=El Universal|language=es|access-date=April 4, 2017}} The tour setup featured Yoshiki on piano, several strings as cellos and viola, and vocalist Katie Fitzgerald from Violet UK.{{cite news |url=http://archives.sfweekly.com/sanfrancisco/classical-import-how-yoshiki-went-from-stadiums-to-concert-halls/Content?oid=2949368| author=Kirsty Evans| title=Classical Import: How Yoshiki Went From Stadiums to Concert Halls| date=April 23, 2014| newspaper=SF Weekly| access-date=April 4, 2017}} Performances included classical versions of songs he composed, as well depending on the venue, some famous composers like Tchaikovsky. For an upcoming Japanese 3D CG animated film Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary, Yoshiki contributed theme song "Hero" and it was unveiled on the tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-04-17/x-japan-yoshiki-performs-saint-seiya-cg-film-theme|title= X Japan's Yoshiki Performs Saint Seiya CG Film's Theme|access-date=April 17, 2014}} In October 2014, Yoshiki performed a concert at Madison Square Garden with X Japan. It was the group's largest U.S. headlining performance.{{cite magazine | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6281554/x-japan-madison-square-garden | title = X Japan Takes Madison Square Garden By Rainstorm |magazine = Billboard | date = October 12, 2014 | access-date = July 31, 2015 | author = Flanagan, Andrew}}{{cite web | url = http://www.dramafever.com/news/x-japan-prove-their-status-as-rock-royalty-at-madison-square-garden-2014/ | title = X Japan prove their status as rock royalty at Madison Square Garden 2014 | publisher = Drama Fever | date = October 16, 2014 | access-date = July 31, 2015 | author = Vijayaraghavan, Nandita }}{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web | url = http://www.vulture.com/2014/10/x-japan-comes-to-america.html | title = X Japan Plays in Front of 70,000 People at Home. Now They're Slumming It at Madison Square Garden. | publisher = Vulture | date = October 6, 2014 | access-date = July 31, 2015 | author = Marchese, David}} In November 2014, Yoshiki debuted the official Hello Kitty theme song, "Hello Hello", at the first Hello Kitty Con.{{cite web | url = https://www.yahoo.com/music/bp/yoshiki-debuts-official-hello-kitty-theme-song-at-hello-kitty-con-061843229.html | title = Yoshiki Debuts Official Hello Kitty Theme Song at Hello Kitty Con | publisher = Yahoo! | date = November 1, 2014 | access-date = January 25, 2014 | author = Parker, Lyndsey }} He was the guest of honor at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo.{{cite news | url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-10-26/la-comikaze-to-host-x-japan-leader-yoshiki/.80099 | title = LA's Comikaze to Host X Japan Leader Yoshiki | work = Anime News Network | date = October 26, 2014 | access-date = January 25, 2014 }}

File:Yoshiki Piano London 2015.jpg

In April 2015, Yoshiki was a guest speaker and performer at the New Economy Summit (NES).{{cite web | url = https://www.techinasia.com/yoshiki-x-japan-tidal/ | title = Japan's biggest rock star isn't sold on Tidal, Jay Z's music streaming service | publisher = Tech In Asia | date = April 8, 2015 | access-date = July 31, 2015 | author = Quigley, J.T.}} In July, he performed at the Hyper Japan Festival in London, together with Toshi.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/06/x-japans-yoshiki-toshi-to-perform-in-hyper-japan-festival-2015-in-london|title=X Japan's Yoshiki & Toshi to perform in 'Hyper Japan Festival 2015' in London|date=June 27, 2015|access-date=April 4, 2017|publisher=Tokyo Hive}} Yoshiki performed with a string quartet at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The We Are X film, a documentary on X Japan and Yoshiki, premiered at Sundance{{cite web| title = X Japan to Premiere 'We Are X' Documentary Film At Sundance Film Festival| url = http://loudwire.com/x-japan-premiere-we-are-x-documentary-sundance-film-festival/| work = Loudwire| date = January 20, 2016 | access-date = January 30, 2016}} and was selected for the World Cinema Documentary Competition.{{cite web|url= http://jrockradio.net/2016/01/x-japan-we-are-x-documentary-film-to-make-its-world-premiere-at-2016-sundance-film-festival/|title= We Are X Documentary Film To Make Its World Premiere at 2016 Sundance Film Festival|year= 2016|publisher= J-Rock Radio|access-date= April 25, 2016|archive-date= July 25, 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160725050952/http://jrockradio.net/2016/01/x-japan-we-are-x-documentary-film-to-make-its-world-premiere-at-2016-sundance-film-festival/|url-status= dead}} In November 2016, he won the Asian Icon Award at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards in Tokyo.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/62779.html|script-title=ja:Yoshiki、「Asian Icon Award」受賞「この賞をX Japan、Hide、Taiji に捧げたい」|date=November 14, 2016|access-date=April 4, 2017|publisher=Musicman|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405073331/http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/62779.html|archive-date=April 5, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2016-11-11/jeff-beck-joe-perry-and-all-star-band-triumph-at-classic-rock-awards-in-tokyo |title=Jeff Beck, Joe Perry and All-Star Band triumph at Classic Rock Awards in Tokyo|publisher=Team Rock|date=November 11, 2016|access-date=April 4, 2017}} In 2016, he embarked on another classical world tour, with performances in Tokyo and Osaka, and a Hong Kong show that had to be cancelled due to the promoter's mistake and rescheduled as a free concert on December 30.{{cite web|url=https://www.jrocknews.com/2016/12/yoshiki-hong-kong-orchestra-show-cancelled-now-fans-get-free-show.html|title=The Yoshiki Classical Special Hong Kong show cancelled but now fans get a free show|publisher=Jrock News|access-date=April 4, 2017|date=2016-12-30}}

Yoshiki's second solo classical tour commenced in Osaka Castle Hall on December 5, 2016, with three days at the Tokyo International Forum on December 6, 7 and 8, a performance at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo scheduled for December 29 and Carnegie Hall, New York on Jan 12 and 13. The Carnegie Hall performances included the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. The Tokyo concerts in December were an acclaimed success{{cite web|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2016/12/09/music/review-yoshiki-tokyo-international-forum/#.WNcKjPl97IU|title=Review: Yoshiki at Tokyo International Forum|date=2016-12-09}} Ryotaro Aoki, Japan Times. December 9, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017, but the Hong Kong Concert on December 29 had to be canceled two hours before the show.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2016-12-30/yoshiki-classical-special-feat-orchestra-cancelled/.110493|title=Yoshiki Classical Special Feat. Orchestra Cancelled|date=October 5, 2023 }} Anime News Network. December 30, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2021 The cancellation was due to an oversight by the promoter in applying for the entertainment license necessary to perform the show.{{cite web|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-123998-yoshiki-classical-special-in-hong-kong-cancelled-free-concert-announced.html|title=Yoshiki Classical Special in Hong Kong Cancelled, Free Concert Announced}} Silverfaye, Jame World. December 29, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017 However the date was fulfilled on the following day, December 30, by Yoshiki performing for free with ticket holders being refunded, the first time for a major music artist to do such a thing in Hong Kong.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2017-01-03/yoshiki-classical-with-orchestra-completes-hong-kong-performance-one-day-after-cancellation/.110589|title=Yoshiki Classical with Orchestra Completes Hong Kong Performance One Day After Cancellation|date=October 5, 2023 }} Anime News Network. January 3, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2021 The concerts in Carnegie Hall on January 12 and 13 were successful sellout shows. Yoshiki also included in the show a surprise performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" after a heartfelt speech about his personal pursuit of the American Dream.{{cite web|url=https://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/yoshiki-performs-2-sold-out-shows-at-new-yorks-carnegie-hall|title=Yoshiki performs 2 sold-out shows at New York's Carnegie Hall|date=January 16, 2017 }} Japan Today. January 16, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017

In January 2017, Yoshiki performed two sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York. In March 2017, Yoshiki performed with a 4-piece string quartet at Hong Kong's Asia Film Awards. In April 2017, Yoshiki debuted a special collaboration T-shirt with rock group Kiss titled "YoshiKiss".{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/04/12/x-japan-and-kiss-collide-in-new-yoshikiss-shirt|title=X Japan and Kiss Collide in new "YoshiKiss" Shirt}} Kara Dennison, Crunchyroll. April 13, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017 During these performances, he lost sensation in his left hand and was rediagnosed with cervical foraminal stenosis. In May 2017, it was announced that Yoshiki would undergo emergency cervical artificial disc replacement surgery in Los Angeles on May 16, resulting in the cancelling of his schedule for May, and future events being possibly cancelled or rescheduled based on discussions after his surgery.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-05-09/x-japan-leader-yoshiki-to-undergo-surgery/.115885|title=X Japan Leader Yoshiki to Undergo Surgery|work=Anime News Network|date=May 9, 2017|access-date=May 9, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39867016|title=X Japan's Yoshiki needs urgent surgery after decades of intense drumming|publisher=BBC|date=May 10, 2017|access-date=May 10, 2017|newspaper=BBC News}} The surgery was successful, with his surgical wound expected to take six weeks to heal, and for him to make a 90% recovery in six months. However, the recovery period for the pain in his hand is unknown.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-05-17/x-japan-leader-yoshiki-recovers-from-surgery/.116207|title=X Japan Leader Yoshiki Recovers From Surgery|work=Anime News Network|date=May 17, 2017|access-date=May 17, 2017}}

In July 2017, Yoshiki performed six concerts with X Japan. He also performed a series of seven Evening with Yoshiki dinner shows in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.{{cite web |url= http://jrock247.com/2017/06/x-japan-confirms-japan-tour-changes-format-to-acoustic-special-miracle |publisher= J-Rock News, Visual Kei |date= July 10, 2017 |access-date= December 5, 2017 |title= X Japan confirms Japan tour, changes format to "Acoustic Special Miracle"}} In October 2017, Yoshiki completed a 10-country tour of Europe promoting the X Japan documentary We Are X.{{cite web |url= http://jrock247.com/2017/10/yoshiki-returns-to-paris-to-complete-whirlwind-european-promotion-tour/|title=Yoshiki returns to Paris to complete whirlwind European promotion tour|publisher=JRock News|date= October 27, 2017|access-date= December 13, 2017}}

On July 28, 2018, Yoshiki collaborated with Skrillex for performances of "Endless Rain" and "Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites" at Fuji Rock Festival in Niigata, Japan.{{Cite web |last= |date=2018-07-30 |title=X JAPAN's YOSHIKI Joins SKRILLEX On Stage At Japan's FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/x-japans-yoshiki-joins-skrillex-on-stage-at-japans-fuji-rock-festival/ |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=2018-07-28 |title=Skrillex Brings Out Very Special Guest for Insane Encore At Only Major Festival Set of 2018 |url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/07/28/skrillex-brings-out-x-japans-yoshiki-for-insane-encore-at-fujirock-2018/ |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=Your EDM |language=en-US}} On October 3, Yoshiki released the song "Red Swan" featuring Hyde, as the opening theme of the third season of the Attack on Titan anime, reaching #1 on the iTunes rock charts in 10 countries.{{cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000159823|date=2018-09-17|publisher=Barks|language=ja|script-title=ja:Yoshiki feat. Hyde、「Red Swan」は「Rusty Nail」を一部意識|access-date=2018-09-19}}{{Cite web|date=2018-10-04|title=Yoshiki feat. Hyde "Red Swan" from Attack on Titan – #1 iTunes Rock Chart debut in 10 countries|url=https://j-generation.com/2018/10/yoshiki-feat-hyde-red-swan-from-attack-on-titan-1-itunes-rock-chart-debut-in-10-countries/|access-date=2020-08-22|website=J-Generation|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/132146|title='Red Swan' by Yoshiki feat. Hyde Tops Rock Music Charts Inside & Outside Japan|date=2018-10-05|website=Moshi Moshi Nippon {{!}} もしもしにっぽん|language=en|access-date=2019-08-05}} On November 16, Sarah Brightman's version of Yoshiki's composition "Miracle"{{cite magazine |date=2018-09-17 |title=Sarah Brightman Announces Uplifting New Album 'Hymn,' Tour Dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8475396/sarah-brightman-hymn-tour-dates |magazine=Billboard |language=en |access-date=2018-09-19}} hit the top 10 on classical charts in 15 countries, and Yoshiki was announced as a guest performer on Sarah Brightman's Hymn World Tour in 2019 in selected cities in the US and Japan.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8491607/x-japan-yoshiki-sarah-brightman-hymn-world-tour-dates|title=X Japan's Yoshiki Set to Join Sarah Brightman on Her 'Hymn World Tour'|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-01-08}} On New Year's Eve in 2018, he performed in the long-running TV show, Kouhaku Uta Gassen, where, for the first time in the show's history, he was a member of both the Red and the White teams, teaming up with Hyde for a performance of "Red Swan" and then joining Brightman for "Miracle".{{cite web|date=2019-01-08|title="Yoshiki vs. Yoshiki" makes history on Kouhaku Uta Gassen 2018|url=https://j-generation.com/2019/01/yoshiki-vs-yoshiki-makes-history-on-kouhaku-uta-gassen-2018/|access-date=2020-08-22|website=J-Generation}}

In January 2019, it was announced that Yoshiki would partner with the H Collective to compose the score and theme song for the fourth installment of Vin Diesel's xXx film series and create the theme for the animated feature film Spycies.{{Cite web|date=2019-01-23|title=Japanese composer and rock star Yoshiki to score xXx 4|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1030255-yoshiki-to-score-xxx-4|access-date=2020-06-11|website=ComingSoon.net|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2019-01-23|title=Yoshiki composes music for the films xXx 4 and Spycies, as X Japan finish up first album in more than 22 years|url=https://consequence.net/2019/01/yoshiki-music-xxx-4-spycies-x-japan-first-album-22-years/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Consequence of Sound|language=en-US}} In March 2019, New York-area PBS station WNET Thirteen premiered a one-hour version of his 2017 Carnegie Hall concert.{{Cite web |title=Yoshiki at Carnegie Hall |url=https://www.thirteen.org/blog-post/yoshiki-at-carnegie-hall/ |access-date=2019-03-09 |website=Thirteen – New York Public Media |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2019-03-05 |title=Yoshiki's live special at New York's Carnegie Hall to air on PBS |url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/music/yoshiki-s-live-special-at-new-york-s-carnegie-hall-to-air-on-pbs/article/544636 |access-date=2019-03-09 |website=www.digitaljournal.com}} On May 3, 2109, Yoshiki appeared as the featured pianist on Hyde's single "Zipang".{{Cite web |date=2019-02-05 |title=Hyde が見据える海外の舞台「あと3年でどこまで行けるか」 |url=https://rollingstonejapan.com/articles/detail/29943 |access-date=2019-02-06 |website=Rolling Stone Japan |language=ja}}{{Cite web |last=Minikhiem |first=Michelle |date=2018-11-25 |title=Hude and Yoshiki pair up for "Zipang" |url=https://j-generation.com/2018/11/hyde-and-yoshiki-pair-up-for-zipang/ |access-date=2020-08-22 |website=J-Generation |language=en}} The Yoshiki: Live at Carnegie Hall special began airing on PBS stations nationwide in November.{{Cite web |title=PBS to Air Yoshiki Live At Carnegie Hall in Nov. 2019 |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/PBS-to-Air-Yoshiki-Live-At-Carnegie-Hall-in-Nov-2019-20191031 |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}

In November 2019, YouTube Originals announced the documentary series Yoshiki - Life Of A Japanese Rock Star would premiere on the streaming platform in March 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/yoshiki-life-of-a-japanese-rock-star-documentary-series-to-premiere-via-youtube-originals/|title='Yoshiki - Life Of A Japanese Rock Star' Documentary Series To Premiere Via YouTube Originals|date=2019-11-19|website=blabbermouth.net|access-date=2019-12-26}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/11/13-1/x-japans-yoshiki-shows-you-the-rock-star-life-in-youtube-documentary|title=X Japan's Yoshiki Shows You the Rock Star Life in YouTube Documentary|last=Dennison|first=Kara|website=Crunchyroll|language=en-us|access-date=2019-12-26}} In December 2019, Yoshiki appeared on stage with Kiss during their End of the Road World Tour, playing piano for "Beth" and drums for "Rock and Roll All Nite" at Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome Osaka.{{Cite web|title=Yoshiki makes surprise appearance at Kiss concert in Tokyo|url=https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/yoshiki-makes-surprise-appearance-at-kiss-concert-in-tokyo|access-date=2020-08-22|website=Japan Today|date=December 13, 2019 |language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kiss-joined-by-x-japans-yoshiki-for-two-songs-at-tokyo-concert-video/|title=Kiss Joined By X Japan's Yoshiki For Two Songs At Tokyo Concert (Video)|date=2019-12-13|website=blabbermouth.net|access-date=2019-12-14}} They later collaborated for a televised New Year's Eve performance of "Rock and Roll All Nite" under the name "YoshiKiss" on NHK's 70th Kouhaku Uta Gassen.{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/yoshiki-kiss-will-ring-2020-special-nye-performance-japan|title=Yoshiki & Kiss Will Ring In 2020 Together|date=2019-12-30|website=grammy.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-03}}

In January 2020, Yoshiki wrote and produced the debut song "Imitation Rain" for male vocal group SixTones, which launched at number one on the Oricon chart and the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, and sold 1.3 million physical copies in its first week.{{Cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2020-02-03/|title=2020年01月20日～2020年01月26日 オリコン週間 シングルランキング|website=Oricon News|access-date=2020-02-01}}{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8549811/sixtones-imitation-rain-japan-hot-100-chart-king-gnu-Hakujitsu|title=SixTones' 'Imitation Rain' Tops Japan Hot 100 as Streams for King Gnu Soar|publisher=Billboard Japan|access-date=2020-02-01}}

In March 2020, Yoshiki collaborated with Bono, Will.i.am, and Jennifer Hudson to create "#SING4LIFE", a song written and compiled remotely by the four musicians to lift spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9341336/bono-will-i-am-jennifer-hudson-yoshiki-sing-for-life|title=Bono, Will.I.Am, Jennifer Hudson & Yoshiki Collab on "Sing For Life"|date=2020-03-24|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2020-03-24}} In August 2020, St. Vincent and Yoshiki teamed to create a classical arrangement of her song "New York".{{Cite magazine|date=2020-08-28|title=St. Vincent, Yoshiki Release Classical Version of 'New York'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/st-vincent-yoshiki-new-york-1051313/|access-date=2020-08-28|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}} In September 2020, "Disney - My Music Story: Yoshiki" premiered on the Disney+ service, featuring Yoshiki's new arrangements of themes from Disney films The Lion King and Frozen.{{Cite web|title=Watch Disney My Music Story: Yoshiki |url=https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/disney-my-music-story-yoshiki/1Yg6XZ1s6Rc2|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.disneyplus.com|language=en-GB}} In November 2020, Yoshiki's photobook XY with images by American photographer Melanie Pullen, placed number one in the Oricon weekly book chart.{{Cite web|title=Yoshiki 写真集『XY』が1位獲得……プレミア価格で驚異的な売上を記録 |url=https://news.radiko.jp/article/station/LFR/48467/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=news.radiko.jp|date=November 29, 2020 |language=ja}}{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=Yoshiki fashion photobook "XY" to be released in November|url=https://j-generation.com/2020/10/yoshiki-fashion-photobook-xy-to-be-released-in-november/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=J-Generation|language=en-US}}

Yoshiki's online concert presented by YouTube Originals titled Under the Sky, with Marilyn Manson, the Chainsmokers, Nicole Scherzinger, Lindsey Stirling, the Scorpions, Hyde, Sugizo, Sarah Brightman, SixTones, and St. Vincent was postponed from its December 2020 premiere due to post-production delays caused by COVID-19.{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/405493|title=Yoshiki: Under The Sky」ティザー公開、マリリン・マンソンやSixTONESらの名前も|date=2020-11-20|access-date=2020-11-20|language=ja|publisher=natalie.mu}}{{Cite web|date=2020-12-24|title=Yoshiki – Youtube Originals Documentary 'Under The Sky' Postponed Due to COVID-19|url=http://allabouttherock.co.uk/yoshiki-youtube-originals-documentary-under-the-sky-postponed-due-to-covid-19/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=All About The Rock|language=en-GB}} On December 31, 2020, Yoshiki performed a virtual collaboration of X Japan's song "Endless Rain" on Kouhaku Uta Gassen with Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen, Sarah Brightman, Babymetal, SixTones, Lisa, and Milet.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-01-02|title=Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor Perform With Yoshiki On Japanese TV On New Year's Eve (Video)|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-and-roger-taylor-perform-with-yoshiki-on-japanese-tv-on-new-years-eve-video/|access-date=2021-01-05|website=blabbermouth.net}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|date=January 2, 2021|title=Queen's May + Taylor Perform on Japanese TV on New Year's Eve|url=https://loudwire.com/queen-brian-may-roger-taylor-new-years-eve-japanese-tv-endless-skies-yoshiki/|access-date=2021-01-05|website=Loudwire|language=en}} In October 2021, Yoshiki gave a virtual piano performance of "Miracle" for BMW Japan's 40th anniversary event.{{Cite web|last=|title=X Japan Leader Yoshiki To Give Special Performance Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of BMW Japan|url=https://bravewords.com/news/x-japan-leader-yoshiki-to-give-special-performance-celebrating-40th-anniversary-of-bmw-japan|access-date=2021-10-25|website=bravewords.com|language=en}}

In October 2022, Yoshiki and NTV premiered the talent competition show "Yoshiki Superstar Project X", which ranked number 1 in Hulu Japan's domestic variety show category.{{Cite web |last= |title=New TV Competition Series "Yoshiki Superstart Project X" Ranks #1 on Hulu Japan |url=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/22/11/n29604692/new-tv-competition-series-yoshiki-superstar-project-x-ranks-1-on-hulu-japan |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=Benzinga |language=en}} On November 11, a new supergroup project called the Last Rockstars was announced, featuring Yoshiki, Hyde, Miyavi, and Sugizo.{{cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-11/japanese-music-stars-form-band-to-make-the-world-rock|title=Japanese Music Stars Form Band 'To Make the World Rock'|newspaper=Bloomberg.com |date=November 11, 2022 |publisher=Bloomberg|access-date=2022-11-11}} The group released their first single, "The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)", in December of the same year.{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=2022-12-19 |title=New Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars Sign With Ingrooves for Global Distribution |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/last-rockstars-japanese-supergroup-virgin-music-global-distribution-ingrooves/ |access-date=2022-12-23 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} In January 2023, the group launched their first international tour with sold-out shows in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-11 |title=Watch: Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars Plays Sold-Out Concert At Hollywood Palladium |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-japanese-supergroup-the-last-rockstars-plays-sold-out-concert-at-hollywood-palladium |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=blabbermouth.net |language=en}}

On February 23, 2023, Yoshiki gave the keynote address at Stanford University's conference on "The Future of Social Tech".{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |last3= |title=The Future of Social Tech: Nurturing Skills and Markets for Social Impact |url=https://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/events/future-social-tech-nurturing-skills-and-markets-social-impact-innovation |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=aparc.fsi.stanford.edu |language=en}} On May 15, 2023, Yoshiki announced his classical world tour at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, titled "Yoshiki Classical 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 “Requiem".{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Abby |date=2023-05-16 |title=Yoshiki announces classical shows, new X Japan single |url=https://consequence.net/2023/05/yoshiki-classical-world-tour-dates-2023/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}} The tour was held in October and included shows at Tokyo Garden Theater, Royal Albert Hall, Dolby Theatre, and Carnegie Hall. Ellie Goulding and St. Vincent joined Yoshiki on stage at Royal Albert Hall as guest vocalists, and the concert was broadcast worldwide by On Air and exclusively in Japan by Wowow.{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |title=YOSHIKI's Royal Albert Hall Show With St Vincent & Ellie Goulding Now Streaming |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/YOSHIKIs-Royal-Albert-Hall-Show-With-St-Vincent-Ellie-Goulding-Now-Streaming-20231018 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}} He also announced the release of two singles: "Requiem", a classical single dedicated to his mother, and "Angel", X Japan's first single in eight years.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-16 |title=Yoshiki announces 2023 classical tour, first new X JAPAN song in 8 years |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/yoshiki-announces-2023-classical-tour-first-new-x-japan-song-8-years |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Revolver |language=en}}

On June 20, the debut single of boy band XY, produced by Yoshiki, was announced on Yoshiki Channel. The song, titled "Crazy Love", written produced, and composed by Yoshiki, was released on June 30.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-06-24 |title=What You Need To Know About New Boy Band, XY |url=https://thehoneypop.com/2023/06/24/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-boy-band-xy/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=The Honey POP |language=en-us}} On July 2, Yoshiki appeared at Anime Expo to reveal the cover art for "Requiem" with artist Yoshitaka Amano.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-17 |title=Anime Expo 2023 - YoshikiTalks About the Inspiration for His New Song and Writing Songs for Anime |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/anime-expo/yoshiki-talks-about-the-inspiration-for-his-new-song-and-writing-songs-for-anime/.199773 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Anime News Network |language=en}} On July 15, Yoshiki performed at Japan Expo, joined by XY and French opera singer Séraphine Cotrez.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-09 |title=The rockstar Yoshikiis back at Japan Expo! |url=https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/actualites/the-rockstar-yoshiki-is-back-at-japan-expo_112006.htm |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.japan-expo-paris.com}}

In July 2023, following Elon Musk's move to rebrand Twitter as "X", it was reported that the Japanese branch of the company, currently called "Twitter Japan", would be rebranded as "X Japan". This led to Yoshiki commenting on Twitter that: "I think it's already trademarked." As a result of the band having the trademark for "X Japan", it was reported that "Twitter Japan" would instead be rebranded "X Nippon" instead.{{Cite web |title=What will Twitter be named in Japan, since 'X Japan' is already taken by a rock band? |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/07/25/1189902006/what-will-twitter-be-named-in-japan-since-x-japan-is-already-taken-by-a-rock-ban |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NPR}}{{Cite web |last=Heady |first=Taylor Alexis |date=2023-07-24 |title=Elon Musk's Twitter-to-X Rebrand Seemingly Faces Issue in Japan Due to Rock Band's Trademark |url=https://popcrush.com/elon-musk-twitter-x-rebrand-japan-rock-band-trademark/ |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=PopCrush |language=en}} Yoshiki said in an interview with Consequence that he respected Musk and he felt fans should decide the name of the platform.{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Spencer |date=2023-07-27 |title=X Japan premiere "Angel," first new song in eight years: Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2023/07/x-japan-angel-premiere/ |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}} "Angel" was released on July 28.

On August 2, Yoshiki announced the premiere of the feature documentary concert film Yoshiki: Under the Sky, which is the musician's debut as a film director.{{Cite web |title=映画『YOSHIKI：UNDER THE SKY』劇場公開決定、HYDE／SixTONES／サラ・ブライトマンら参加 {{!}} Daily News |url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/128252/2 |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=Billboard JAPAN |language=ja}} Premieres in New York, London, and Los Angeles were also announced.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-15 |title=YOSHIKI's Directorial Debut: Bridging Borders Through Music - |url=https://movies.mxdwn.com/news/yoshikis-directorial-debut-bridging-borders-through-music/ |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=mxdwn Movies |language=en-US}} The film received positive reviews for its performances, production values, editing, and positive themes from Revolver, Spin, Total Film, and other publications.{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Jade |title=YOSHIKI on star-studded new film, pulling art from tragedy, why he's not a "professional" musician |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/yoshiki-star-studded-new-film-pulling-art-tragedy-why-hes-not-professional-musician/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Revolver |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Moayeri |first=Lily |date=2024-12-03 |title=Yoshiki on His Documentary 'Yoshiki: Under the Sky' and Death’s Undeniable Presence |url=https://www.spin.com/2024/12/yoshiki-under-the-sky-documentary-interview-2/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=SPIN |language=en-US}}

On August 4, the Last Rockstars released their second single, "Psycho Love" and announced a tour of the U.S. and Japan for November.{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-08-11 |title=Japanese Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS Releases Second Single, Announces November 2023 Los Angeles Concert |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/japanese-supergroup-the-last-rockstars-releases-second-single-announces-november-2023-los-angeles-concert |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} On September 14, Yoshiki became the first Japanese artist to be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood since the tradition began in 1927.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=Yoshiki becomes 1st Japanese artist to be immortalized in cement at TCL Chinese Theatre |url=https://abc7.com/yoshiki-tcl-chinese-theatre-hand-prints-hollywood/13787231/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-09-16 |title=GENE SIMMONS Pays Tribute To YOSHIKI As Japanese Star Makes History In Hollywood |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/gene-simmons-pays-tribute-to-yoshiki-as-the-japanese-star-makes-history-in-hollywood |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} He dedicated it to his parents and former X Japan band members Hide and Taiji.{{cite news|url=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20230915/k10014196421000.html|title=ハリウッドにYOSHIKIさんの手形 日本人初|date=September 15, 2023|newspaper=NHK|access-date=December 3, 2023|language=ja}} On November 14, Yoshiki received the Icon Award at the Stars Asian International Film Festival in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |title=YOSHIKI、米・国際映画祭でアイコン・アワード受賞！ 授賞式ではパフォーマンスも披露 |url=https://www.thefirsttimes.jp/news/0000351269/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=THE FIRST TIMES |language=ja}} On November 28, Yoshiki received the MAMA award for Favorite International Artist and performed "Endless Rain" with K-Pop artists Tomorrow x Together's Taehyun and Hueningkai, Boynextdoor's Jaehyun, Riize's Anton, and Zerobaseone's Han Yujin.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-28 |title=Winners Of 2023 MAMA Awards Day 1 |url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1628992wpp/winners-of-2023-mama-awards-day-1 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=Soompi |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-11-28 |title=RIIZE's Anton Goes Viral in South Korea After Collaboration St... |url=https://kpopping.com/news/2023/Nov/28/RIIZE-s-Anton-Goes-Viral-in-South-Korea-After-Collaboration-Stage-With-Yoshiki-at-the-2023-MAMA-Awards |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=kpopping.com |language=en}}

On January 8. 2024, Sanrio announced that Yoshiki would compose the theme song for Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary.{{Cite web |last=Fekadu |first=Mesfin |date=2024-01-08 |title=Yoshiki to Compose Theme Song for Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/yoshiki-theme-song-hello-kitty-50th-anniversary-1235782162/ |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}} On March 27, Variety selected Yoshiki as the 2024 International Achievement in Music honoree. On April 16, Yoshiki performed the U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-22 |title=Yoshiki Performs National Anthem at LA Dodgers Game |url=https://consequence.net/2024/04/yoshiki-performs-national-anthem-dodgers-game/ |access-date=2024-04-23 |language=en-US}} On July 6, the girl group Bi-ray, produced with Yoshiki, made their debut live performance on NTV's "The Music Day" with a preview performance of their first song "Butterfly".{{Cite web |date=2024-07-06 |title=YOSHIKIがデビュー曲をプロデュースする、4人の若き歌姫「美麗-Bi-ray-」 |url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000248883 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=BARKS |language=ja}}{{Cite web |date=2024-07-10 |title=Four-octave girl group Bi-ray - produced by YOSHIKI - debuts "Butterfly" (short ver.) on NTV |url=https://j-generation.com/2024/07/four-octave-girl-group-bi-ray-produced-by-yoshiki-debuts-butterfly-short-ver-on-ntv/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=J-Generation |language=en}} On August 1, Yoshiki announced that he would undergo his third neck surgery in October, and that all scheduled musical activities after that would be either postponed or canceled.{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2024 |title=Yoshiki to undergo critical third neck surgery |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/yoshiki-to-undergo-critical-third-neck-surgery/ |access-date= |website=Revolver}}

On September 17, Yoshiki was a featured presenter at Dreamforce 2024, where he discussed challenges of combining AI, ethics, and creativity with Paula Goldman, EVP at Salesforce and Member of the U.S. Department of Commerce National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC).{{Cite web |title=Salesforce {{!}} Dreamforce 2024 |url=https://reg.salesforce.com/flow/plus/df24/df24speakers/page/speakers |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=reg.salesforce.com |language=en-us}} In October 2024, Yoshiki and designer/producer Hiroshi Fujiwara released an EP under the project name Bluebyrds.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-04 |title=Yoshiki and Hiroshi Fujiwara Form Star-Studded Duo "Bluebyrds" |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2024-10-04/yoshiki-and-hiroshi-fujiwara-form-star-studded-duo-bluebyrds/.216347 |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=Anime News Network |language=en}}

In October 2024, Yoshiki and NTV began the second season of "Yoshiki Superstar Project X", which opened with controversy due to NTV's handling of the addition of Yuya Tegoshi to XY's lineup.{{Cite web |date=November 1, 2024 |title=YOSHIKI defends boy band XY amid proposed lineup change |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/news/yoshiki-defends-boy-band-xy-amid-proposed-lineup-change/ |access-date=November 5, 2024 |website=Revolver}}

Yoshiki: Under the Sky was released in the U.S. on DVD, Blu-ray, and on-demand digital video by Magnolia Home Entertainment on November 19, 2024. {{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Matthew |date=2023-12-06 |title=Oscar-Qualified ‘Yoshiki: Under The Sky’ Locks Down Digital Release Through A List Media Entertainment And Magnolia Pictures Home Entertainment |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/yoshiki-under-the-sky-digital-release-magnolia-pictures-a-list-media-entertainment-1235655006/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Magnolia sets N. American Prime Video debut for music doc with Japanese icon Yoshiki |url=https://realscreen.com/2023/12/18/magnolia-sets-n-american-prime-video-debut-for-music-doc-with-japanese-icon-yoshiki/ |access-date=2025-02-20}} The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on February 20, 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-19 |title=Prime Video: Yoshiki: Under the Sky |url=https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Yoshiki-Under-the-Sky/0FA1RLBUW3OAMINQNVR2MFXNA9 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Prime Video}} On March 18, 2025, Yoshiki performed the U.S. and Japanese national anthems at the MLB Tokyo Series opening ceremony.{{Cite web |title=Yoshiki performs national anthems {{!}} 03/18/2025 |url=https://www.mlb.com/video/yoshiki-performs-national-anthems |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Tokyo Dome goes all out for epic pregame celebration, starring Pikachu! |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/pokemon-yoshiki-featured-in-tokyo-series-pregame-ceremony |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} In April, Time magazine named Yoshiki one of the most influential people of 2025 in their Time 100 list.

When asked what the albums were the most influential for him, Yoshiki named Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin, Alive! by Kiss and Killers by Iron Maiden.{{Cite web|url=http://sankei.jp.msn.com/entertainments/music/081116/msc0811160918002-n1.htm|script-title=ja:Yoshiki、ロックに目覚めた３枚 「キッス・アライヴ！～地獄の狂獣」|date=2008-11-16|access-date=2008-11-16|publisher=MSN Sankei News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122160044/http://sankei.jp.msn.com/entertainments/music/081116/msc0811160918002-n1.htm|archive-date=January 22, 2009|url-status=dead}} Yoshiki stated he loved "the punkish elements" of the albums by Iron Maiden{{cite journal |script-title=ja:Yoshiki再び！ |author= 柿沢ちづか (Kakizawa Chizuka) |journal= ヘドバン (Headbang) |pages=40–49 |volume= 9 |date= 2016-01-17 |language= ja}} and that their work got him into punk rock.{{Nihongo2|『ロッキンf』（2000年11月号）立東社}}{{Cite book|language=ja|journal=UV|issue=Vol.79|title={{Nihongo|"Yoshiki～X Japan 総括、そしてViolet UK～"|Yoshiki~X Japan Sohkatsu and Violet UK~}}|publisher=ソニー・マガジンズ|isbn=978-4-7897-9464-0}} He was into punk rock bands from the United Kingdom and Japan such as the Exploited, Chaos UK, Discharge, GISM, and Gauze around 1984. He also cited the Sex Pistols, the Clash, and G.B.H. as his favorite bands.

Yoshiki has also named Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony and Beethoven's 5th Symphony as influences.{{Cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/news/the-grammycom-interview-yoshiki|title=The Grammy.com Interview: Yoshiki|date=2013-10-24|access-date=2014-11-28|publisher=grammy.com}} His favorite classical composers also include J. S. Bach, Schoenberg, Berg,{{Nihongo2|『月刊ギグス』（1997年2月号）シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント}} Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and Chopin.

He named John Bonham as his biggest drumming inspiration and cited Cozy Powell as the reason he started to play double bass drums.{{cite web| url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/drums/yoshiki-x-japan-10-drummers-that-blew-my-mind-631353| title=Yoshiki, X Japan: 10 drummers that blew my mind| publisher=MusicRadar| date=November 30, 2015 |access-date=January 30, 2016}} He also likes Peter Criss,{{Nihongo2|『リズム&ドラム・マガジン』（1991年8月号）リットーミュージック}} Shuichi Murakami, Jun Aoyama from T-Square,『リズム&ドラム・マガジン』（1990年4月号）リットーミュージック and Minato Masafumi from Dead End.{{Nihongo2|ロッキンf 1997年7月号別冊 Rockin' Take CAFE（立東社） pp160 （ロッキンf 1989年9月号掲載分）}} He picked George Winston, Keith Jarrett, Vladimir Horowitz, and Mishiba Satoshi from Kinniku Shōjo Tai as his favorite pianists.『ロッキンf』（1989年11月号）立東社 The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett inspired him to learn jazz theory and improvisation. He also studied jazz piano under Dick Marx and Shelly Berg.

Yoshiki composes his songs by hand, writing the score on paper before sharing with band members or collaborators.{{Cite web |last=Al-Jamie |first=Anthony |title=Yoshiki |url=https://www.tokyojournal.com/sections/movies-music-entertainment/item/332-yoshiki.html |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.tokyojournal.com |language=en-gb}} In the 1990s, he experimented with various aliases on songwriting credits, including fictitious names such as Hitomi Shiratori (X Japan's "Tears"), Rei Shiratori (L.O.X.'s "Shake Hand"), and Tomomi Tachibana (Shizuka Kudō's "Shinku no Hana"), in order to separate his rock image from his "softer" works.{{Cite web |last=Hartmann |first=Graham |date=2014-09-17 |title=X Japan's Yoshiki Plays 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' |url=https://loudwire.com/x-japans-yoshiki-wikipedia-fact-or-fiction/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}

He has composed lyrics and music for numerous artists including Glay ("Rain"), Dir en grey, and Seiko Matsuda.{{Cite web |date=2019-08-07 |title=松田聖子×YOSHIKI、連ドラ主題歌で初コラボ 武井咲主演『せいせいするほど、愛してる』 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2074750/full/ |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=ORICON NEWS}}

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In 2010, Yoshiki founded Yoshiki Foundation America, a California non-profit, public benefit corporation with tax-exempt status as a section 501(c)3.{{cite web |date=August 30, 2017 |title=Yoshiki Foundation America |url=https://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/News.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226232224/http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/News.html |archive-date=December 26, 2015 |access-date=2020-05-08 |publisher=Yoshiki Foundation America}} The organization provides support for natural disaster relief and recovery, mental health and suicide prevention, and refugee assistance in the form of emergency relief operations throughout the world.

Yoshiki and Yoshiki Foundation America have donated several million dollars to international and U.S. disaster relief, including support of the Amazon Rainforest,{{Cite web |title=Japanese Rock Star Yoshiki Donates To Earth Alliance Amazon Forest Fund |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/japanese-rock-star-yoshiki-donates-181200864.html |access-date=2019-08-30 |website=finance.yahoo.com |language=en-US}} Australian bushfire victims,{{Cite web |date=2020-01-14 |title=X Japan frontman Yoshiki donates $50,000 to Australian Red Cross |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/x-japan-yoshiki-donation-australian-red-cross-2596391 |access-date=2020-02-11 |website=nme.com |language=en-AU}} aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey,{{cite web |last=Merill |first=Phil |date=October 16, 2017 |title=X Japan's Yoshiki Donates $100,000 To MusiCares Hurricane Relief |url=https://www.grammy.com/musicares/news/x-japans-yoshiki-donates-100000-musicares-hurricane-relief |access-date=December 15, 2017 |website=Grammy.com |publisher=The Recording Academy}} Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton,{{Cite web |title=YOSHIKI Donates $100,000 For Urgent Disaster Relief To Victims Of Hurricanes Helene & Milton |url=https://musicares.org/news/yoshiki-foundation-america-donation-hurricane-helene-milton-victims |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=www.musicares.org}} U.S. COVID-19 relief,{{Cite web |date=2020-03-30 |title=Yoshiki Donates $100k To MusiCares COVID-19 Relief |url=https://www.grammy.com/musicares/news/yoshiki-donates-100k-musicares-covid-19-relief-fund-help-my-colleagues-who-might-be |access-date=2020-03-30 |website=grammy.com |language=en}} the Hualien earthquake in Taiwan,{{Cite web |title=YOSHIKI、台湾地震の被災者支援 1000万円を寄付 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2321307/full/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=ORICON NEWS}} the 2018 Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake,{{Cite web |last=edoh |date=2018-09-15 |title=Yoshiki donates 10 million yen to aid Hokkaido earthquake |url=https://jrocknews.com/2018/09/yoshiki-donates-to.html |access-date=2019-02-03 |website=JRock News |language=en}} and numerous others.

Through YFA, Yoshiki has supported several charities including the Recording Academy's Musicares foundation, American Red Cross, International Organization for Migration (IOM), Earth Alliance Amazon Forest Fund, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Australian Red Cross, Rainforest Trust, Japan's National Center for Global Health and Medicine,{{Cite web |date=2020-04-24 |title=Yoshiki donates 10 million yen to Japan's National Center for Global Health and Medicine |url=https://j-generation.com/2020/04/yoshiki-donates-10-million-yen-to-japans-national-center-for-global-health-and-medicine/ |access-date=2020-04-24 |website=J-Generation |language=en-US}} and St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.

In January 2025, Yoshiki and Yoshiki Foundation America donated $500,000 in support of relief efforts for the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and announced Yoshiki Foundation America's support for several charity organizations, including MusiCares, World Central Kitchen, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, American Red Cross, Motion Picture & Television Fund, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Entertainment Community Fund.{{Cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Jeff |title=Yoshiki of X Japan Donates $500,000 To Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Aid |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2025/01/31/yoshiki-of-x-japan-donates-500000-to-los-angeles-wildfire-relief-aid/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Forbes |language=en}}

Yoshiki started his charitable work as a result of losing his father to suicide at a young age, saying he wanted to support children who have had traumatic experiences like he did.{{Cite web|title=Follow the leader: How COVID-19 could unlock Japan's giving potential|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/05/08/general/covid-19-charities/|last=Yoshikawa|first=Mai|date=2020-05-08|website=The Japan Times|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-08}}{{Cite web|title=Follow the leader: How COVID-19 might unlock Japan's giving potential|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/17c4ccd00864-feature-follow-the-leader-how-covid-19-might-unlock-japans-giving-potential.html|website=Kyodo News+|access-date=2020-05-08}}

In 1995, in response to the Kobe earthquake, Yoshiki held X Japan's Christmas Eve charity concert in Osaka, and presented the certifications of new pianos to students whose schools were damaged during the earthquake.{{cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000121969 |script-title=ja:【ライブレポート】X Japan、ライブハウスで咆哮|date=November 28, 2015|publisher=Barks|access-date=April 4, 2017|language=ja}}

In 2009, he invited 200 young orphans to attend two X Japan's concerts in January in Hong Kong, and donated money to a charity organization for orphans.{{cite web| url=http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/News.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226232224/http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/News.html| url-status=dead| archive-date=December 26, 2015| title=X Japan Hong Kong Live Invited Orphans to Attend Sold-Out Concert, Sets Up Charity to Aid Children| publisher=Yoshiki Foundation America| access-date=April 4, 2017}} On March 29 and 31, he visited a town in the province of Sichuan, China, which was devastated by the earthquake in 2008, and donated musical instruments to the schools in the area.{{cite web| url=http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/News.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226232224/http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/News.html| url-status=dead| archive-date=December 26, 2015| title=Yoshiki Visited School in Sichuan, China One Year After Major Earthquake, Donates Musical Instruments| publisher=Yoshiki Foundation America| access-date=April 4, 2017}} He again invited children from the local orphanages in Taipei, Taiwan, to be the special guests in the X Japan's concert on May 30.{{cite web| url=http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/News.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226232224/http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/News.html| url-status=dead| archive-date=December 26, 2015| title=Yoshiki Invited Orphanages Throughout Taiwan to Attend The Band's Performance| publisher=Yoshiki Foundation America| access-date=April 4, 2017}}

In 2011, to provide aid to the victims of March 11's Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the Foundation in association with Yahoo! Japan organized the Japan Relief Fundraising Auction, and all the benefits were sent to the Japanese Red Cross.{{cite web |author=Amy Sciarretto |date=April 13, 2011 |title=Anthony Kiedis, Marilyn Manson Donate to Yoshiki's JRFA |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/anthony-kiedis-marilyn-manson-donate-to-yoshiki-s-jrfa/8771992 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117083712/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/anthony-kiedis-marilyn-manson-donate-to-yoshiki-s-jrfa/8771992 |archive-date=January 17, 2013 |access-date=January 9, 2012 |work=artistdirect.com |publisher=Rogue Digital, LLC |df=mdy-all}} Yoshiki auctioned one of his Kawai Crystal Grand CR-40 pianos, and with restructuring verification system by Yahoo! Auctions, because offers reached high as $20 million,{{cite web |author=Olsen Ebright |date=April 19, 2011 |title=$20M Bid Shuts Down Yoshiki Auction |url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Rock-Star-Yoshiki-Crystal-Piano-Japan-Relief-119270734.html |access-date=April 4, 2017 |work=nbclosangeles.com |publisher=NBCUniversal, Inc.}}{{cite web |author=Olsen Ebright |date=April 25, 2011 |title=Encore: Yoshiki Piano Auction Re-Tunes |url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Yoshiki-Auction-Piano-Restarts-120495984.html |access-date=April 4, 2017 |work=nbclosangeles.com |publisher=NBCUniversal, Inc.}} it got sold for $134,931.{{cite web |author=Olsen Ebright |date=April 28, 2011 |title=Yoshiki's Crystal Piano Nets $130K for Japan Relief |url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Yoshiki-Piano-Ends-120881534.html |access-date=April 4, 2017 |work=nbclosangeles.com |publisher=NBCUniversal, Inc.}}

In June 2019, Yoshiki visited the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami where he made a $150,000 donation and held a masterclass for students, where he advised the future musicians to "play every concert as if it is your last."{{Cite web |date=2019-06-25 |title=Japanese rock star Yoshiki to host masterclass in Miami on June 27 at Frost School of Music |url=https://j-generation.com/2019/06/japanese-rock-star-yoshiki-to-host-masterclass-in-miami-on-june-27-at-frost-school-of-music/ |access-date=2020-08-22 |website=J-Generation |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Micucci |first=Matt |date=2019-06-28 |title=Miles Davis, Vince Mendoza, Chick Corea: The Week in Jazz |url=https://www.jazziz.com/miles-davis-vince-mendoza-chick-corea-the-week-in-jazz/ |access-date=2019-06-29 |website=Jazziz Magazine |language=en-US}}

In September 2019, Yoshiki donated 10 million yen to support disaster relief in his hometown of Chiba after it was struck by Typhoon Faxai,{{Cite web |date=2019-09-20 |title=Blackpink singer Lisa and X Japan drummer Yoshiki donate money to their home towns |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/blackpink-singer-lisa-and-x-japan-drummer-yoshiki-donate-money-to-their-home |access-date=2019-09-28 |website=The Straits Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2019-09-18 |title=X Japan's Yoshiki apologizes for donating "only" 10 million yen after hometown is hit by typhoon |url=https://soranews24.com/2019/09/19/x-japans-yoshiki-apologizes-for-donating-only-10-million-yen-after-hometown-is-hit-by-typhoon/ |access-date=2019-09-28 |website=SoraNews24 -Japan News- |language=en}} and later volunteered for manual labor at the recovery site when he returned to Japan.{{Cite web |title=Yoshikivolunteers in Chiba Prefecture |url=https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/09/yoshiki-volunteers-in-chiba-prefecture |access-date=2019-09-28 |website=www.tokyohive.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2019 |title=Yoshiki、故郷・千葉でのボランティア報告「1日も早い復興祈っています」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2145093/full/ |access-date=2019-09-28 |website=Oricon News}}

In March 2022, Yoshiki helped raise over US$9 million for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine after announcing his own donation to the fundraiser initiated by Hiroshi Mikitani, CEO of Rakuten.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-02 |title=Japanese Music Star Yoshiki Raises $9 Million for Ukraine |url=https://americansongwriter.com/japanese-music-star-yoshiki-raises-9-million-for-ukraine/ |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=American Songwriter |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-03-24 |title=LA-based Japanese music icon raises $9M for Ukraine with fans' help |url=https://abc7.com/x-japan-yoshiki-music-icon-ukraine/11677954/ |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |language=en}} The same year, Yoshiki continued his support for the people of Ukraine with two donations totaling 20 million yen in November and December to the United Nations agency International Organization for Migration (IOM) for its emergency relief operations in Ukraine and neighboring countries.{{Cite web |title=Japanese Artist Yoshiki Donates JPY 10 Million to IOM Ukraine Relief Efforts |url=https://www.iom.int/news/japanese-artist-yoshiki-donates-jpy-10-million-iom-ukraine-relief-efforts |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=International Organization for Migration |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Japanese Artist Yoshiki Donates JPY 10 Million to IOM Ukraine Relief Efforts |url=https://www.iom.int/news/japanese-artist-yoshiki-donates-jpy-10-million-iom-ukraine-relief-efforts |access-date=2022-12-26 |website=International Organization for Migration |language=en}}

In January 2024, Yoshiki donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.{{Cite web |last=Santos |first=Stacy Simons |date=2024-01-08 |title=Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen To Japanese Red Cross For Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief |url=https://celebrityaccess.com/2024/01/08/yoshiki-donates-10-million-yen-to-japanese-red-cross-for-noto-peninsula-earthquake-relief/ |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=CelebrityAccess |language=en-US}} At the unveiling ceremony for his handprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre on January 9, Yoshiki announced that he would auction his custom Kawai crystal piano to raise more funds for earthquake relief and reconstruction, raising an addition 40 million yen.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-09 |title=Yoshiki dedicates Hollywood handprint ceremony to victims of Japanese earthquake |url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/yoshiki-dedicates-hollywood-handprint-ceremony-213548145.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Shimbun |first=The Yomiuri |date=2024-01-21 |title=X Japan's Yoshiki Sold His Crystal Piano for ¥40 Mil at Online Auction; All Proceeds Donated for Quake Reconstructions |url=https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/noto-peninsula-earthquake/20240121-163534/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=japannews.yomiuri.co.jp |language=en}}

In February 2025, Yoshiki volunteered with World Central Kitchen to serve meals to disaster victims following the Los Angeles wildfires.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-03 |title=【YOSHIKI】 ロス山火事被災地で支援活動 炊き出しに参加 「少しでも力になれればと思い、ボランティアに参加しました」 |url=https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/1706180 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=TBS NEWS DIG |language=ja}}{{Cite web |title=YOSHIKI、LA山火事被災地で炊き出しのボランティアに参加「自分自身も力をもらうことができたと感じています」：中日スポーツ・東京中日スポーツ |url=https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/1020485 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=中日スポーツ・東京中日スポーツ |language=ja}} In April 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation auctioned music scores hand-written and autographed by Yoshiki and also signed by Dodgers pitchers Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to support wildfire relief in the Palisades and Altadena, California, and Ofunato, Japan.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation auctions music scores hand-written and autographed by international rock star Yoshiki, also signed by Dodgers pitchers Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-los-angeles-dodgers-foundation-auctions-music-scores-hand-written-and-autographed-by-international-rock-star-yoshiki-also-signed-by-dodgers-pitchers-roki-sasaki-and-yoshinobu-yamamoto |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}

In December 2019, Yoshiki was named as one of Forbes Asia's 30 Heroes of Philanthropy for his contributions to "disaster relief, orphanages and treatment for children with bone-marrow disease".{{Cite web |last=Chung |first=Grace |title=Asia's 2019 Heroes Of Philanthropy: Catalysts For Change |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/gracechung/2019/12/02/asias-2019-heroes-of-philanthropy-catalysts-for-change/ |access-date=2019-12-14 |website=Forbes |language=en}}

In March 2021, the Japanese government awarded Yoshiki the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon for his charity work through Yoshiki Foundation America.{{Cite web |last= |date=2021-03-11 |title=X Japan's Yoshiki Receives Prestigious Japanese Medal Of Honor |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/x-japans-yoshiki-receives-prestigious-japanese-medal-of-honor/ |access-date=2021-03-15 |website=blabbermouth.net}}

In 2011, Yoshiki debuted Yoshikimono, a line of rock-inspired kimono, at the Asia Girls Explosion fashion event in collaboration with Tokyo Girls Collection.{{cite news|last=Kageyama|first=Yuri|date=March 8, 2011|title=Yoshiki seeks global rock glory for X Japan|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/08/AR2011030806491.html|access-date=August 24, 2015}}{{cite news|last=Robson|first=Daniel|date=December 15, 2011|title=X Japan's Yoshiki Seeks a Second Coming|newspaper=Japan Times|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2011/12/15/music/x-japans-yoshiki-seeks-a-second-coming/#.VbjqH7NVikp|access-date=August 24, 2015}} Yoshiki created the fashion brand to pay tribute to his parents who ran a kimono shop when he was growing up.{{cite web|date=October 20, 2015|title=Yoshikimono Debut Collection Appears At Tokyo Fashion Week; X Japan Member Yoshiki Reveals Twist|url=http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/2402/20151020/yoshikimono-debut-collection.htm|access-date=January 18, 2016|publisher=Korea Portal}} The collection debuted at Tokyo Fashion Week with its first fashion show during the finale of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Tokyo,{{cite news |last1=Janette |first1=Misha |title=Tokyo fashion week: womenswear gets a welcome jolt of energy |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2015/10/24/style/tokyo-fashion-week-womenswear-gets-welcome-jolt-energy/ |access-date=26 June 2023 |publisher=The Japan Times |date=24 October 2015}} and was invited to open Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo 2017.{{Cite web|title=Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo 2017 S/S開幕 {{!}} Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo（楽天ファッション・ウィーク東京）|url=https://rakutenfashionweektokyo.com/jp/topics/information/art_20161018_05/|access-date=2019-11-01|website=rakutenfashionweektokyo.com|language=ja}}{{Cite web|date=2016-10-17|title=新生ファッションウィークが東京で開幕 Yoshikiが初日に着物ショー|url=https://www.fashionsnap.com/article/2016-10-17/yoshikimono-jfw17ss/|access-date=2019-11-01|website=fashionsnap.com [ファッションスナップ・ドットコム]|language=ja}} Yoshikimono opened Tokyo Fashion Week 2020 S/S with the brand's third collection, which featured kimono designed around characters from the anime series Attack on Titan and the comic book series Blood Red Dragon, co-created by Stan Lee.{{Cite web|last1=Wetherille|first1=kellywetherille,Kelly|last2=kellywetherille|last3=Wetherille|first3=Kelly|date=2019-10-15|title=Yoshikimono RTW Spring 2020|url=https://wwd.com/runway/spring-ready-to-wear-2020/tokyo/yoshikimono/review/|access-date=2019-11-01|website=WWD|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2019-10-31|title=Highlights at Tokyo Fashion Week |url=https://metropolisjapan.com/tokyo-fashion-week-2020/|access-date=2019-11-01|website=Metropolis Magazine|language=en-US}}

In February 2020, Yoshikimono was announced as part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's "Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk" exhibition in London.{{Cite web |last=Ibrahim |first=Aya |date=2020-02-23 |title=Big in Japan |url=https://pashionmagazine.com/big-in-japan/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Pashion Magazine |language=en-US}} In June 2020, Yoshikimono was featured in the Tokyo National Museum's "Kimono" historical retrospective.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-07-17 |title=Les plus beaux kimonos Yoshikimono réunis à Tokyo |url=https://www.vogue.fr/culture/promotion/les-plus-beaux-kimonos-yoshikimono-reunis-a-tokyo |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Vogue France |language=fr-FR}} In November 2022, Yoshikimono was featured in the touring version of the V&A's exhibition presented at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris.{{Cite web |title=Kimono |url=https://quaibranly.fr/en/exhibitions-and-events/at-the-museum/exhibitions/event-details/e/kimono |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=quaibranly.fr |language=en-gb}}

On July 4, 2023, Yoshiki announced the establishment of his high-fashion brand Maison Yoshiki Paris.{{Cite web |title=The Launch of Maison Yoshiki at the Mandarin Oriental in Paris |url=https://saywho.co.uk/events/the-launch-of-maison-yoshiki-at-the-mandarin-oriental-in-paris/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Say Who - le média des communautés influentes de notre époque |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-07-05 |title=X JapanのYoshikiがウィメンズ始動、秋のパリコレでデビュー 「エッジーでセクシー」と本人 |url=https://www.wwdjapan.com/articles/1596992 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=wwdjapan.com |language=ja}} The brand will also produce wine and champagne glasses in collaboration with Baccarat.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-07 |title=アーティストYoshikiが手掛ける新ブランドがデビュー、今秋のパリコレで発表へ |url=https://www.fashionsnap.com/article/2023-07-07/yoshiki-maison-yoshiki-paris/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=fashionsnap.com [ファッションスナップ] |language=ja}}

In February 2024, Maison Yoshiki Paris debuted at Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024/25 at Bocconi University as part of the official calendar.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-02-22 |title=Newly Launched Maison Yoshiki Goes From Kimonos to All-Black Sleek Design |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/newly-launched-maison-yoshiki-goes-from-kimonos-to-all-black-sleek-design |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}} The runway show featured an onstage musical performance by Yoshiki (including new songs and a collaboration with Hiroshi Fujiwara){{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-02-21 |title=MAISON YOSHIKI Debuts at Milan Fashion Week F/W 24/25 |url=https://fabukmagazine.com/maison-yoshiki-debuts-at-milan-fashion-week-f-w-24-25/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Fabuk Magazine |language=en-GB}} and the production team included fashion stylist Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, casting director Maida Gregori Boina, hair stylist Odile Gilbert, and makeup artist Kabuki.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-02-22 |title=MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS Ushers in a New Fashion Era at Milan's Fall/Winter 2024/25 Week |url=https://rain-mag.com/maison-yoshiki-paris-ushers-in-a-new-fashion-era-at-milans-fall-winter-2024-25-week/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Rain |language=en-US}}

In September 2024, he presented his second collection of Maison Yoshiki Paris at the Pallais de Chaillot during Paris Fashion Week S/S 2025,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-01 |title=Maison Yoshiki Makes Paris Debut During City’s Fashion Week; Yoshiki Plays Piano as Models Walk Runway Near Eiffel Tower |url=https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/fashion/20241001-214401/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=japannews.yomiuri.co.jp |language=en}} for which Paris Jackson joined the production as runway model.{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Imogen |date=2024-10-01 |title=Glass goes backstage at Maison Yoshiki SS25 show - The Glass Magazine |url=https://theglassmagazine.com/glass-goes-backstage-at-maison-yoshiki-ss25-show/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=theglassmagazine.com |language=en-GB}}

In April 2025, in the New York Times Style Magazine, Yoshiki discussed Maison Yoshiki Paris in connection with the evolution of Japanese avante-garde fashion, saying it "couldn’t exist in a nation that wasn’t so deeply conformist that to create something truly original requires something else to push against."{{Cite web |date=2025-04-22 |title=How Avant-Garde Japanese Designers Forever Changed the Way We Dress - The New York Times |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250422142918/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/t-magazine/japan-fashion-designers-yohji-yamamoto.html |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=web.archive.org}}

In August 2017, Yoshiki was chosen for the cover of Vogue Japan, as the first Japanese male to do so.{{cite web|author=Meg Murphy|date=August 26, 2017|title=X Japan's Yoshiki to be first Japanese male to appear on cover of Vogue Japan|url=https://soranews24.com/2017/08/23/x-japans-yoshiki-to-be-the-first-japanese-male-to-appear-on-the-cover-of-vogue-japan/|access-date=November 22, 2017|publisher=SoraNews24}}

In October 2018, Yoshiki was the featured model for the Yves Saint Laurent YSL Beauty Hotel opening event in Tokyo, participating in a female makeup demonstration applied by Yves Saint Laurent's beauty director Tom Pecheux.{{Cite web|date=2018-10-11|title=Yoshikiが「YSL Beauty Hotel」の記者会見に登壇、メイクショーを披露|url=https://www.fashionsnap.com/article/2018-10-11/yoshiki-ysl-beauty-hotel/|access-date=2020-06-06|website=fashionsnap.com [ファッションスナップ・ドットコム]|language=ja}}{{Cite web|date=2018-10-11|title=Yoshikiが「YSL」ホテルに登場！ トム・ペシューのメイクアップに染まる|url=https://www.wwdjapan.com/articles/717906|access-date=2020-06-06|website=wwdjapan.com|language=ja}}

In September 2020, Yoshiki was featured on the cover of fashion magazine Numero Tokyo,{{Cite web|date=2020-09-18|title=モードなYoshikiが魅せる唯一無二の存在感 ついに『Numero Tokyo』11月号のカバーに登場|url=https://numero.jp/news-20200918-yoshiki-special/|access-date=2020-10-01|website=Numero Tokyo|language=ja}} and in October 2020, Kodansha announced Yoshiki's fashion photo book XY, shot at the Paramour Estate in Los Angeles.{{Cite web|title=Yoshiki、誕生日に28年ぶり写真集『XY』 筋肉美も披露「まだまだ行ける気がする」|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2173266/full/|access-date=2020-10-01|website=Oricon News|date=October 2020 }}

In October 2021, French fine crystal manufacturer Baccarat debuted a 180th anniversary version of its Harcourt glass at Paris Fashion Week 2022 designed by Yoshiki.{{Cite web|title=Baccarat Harcourt {{!}} Collaboration with Yoshiki for 180th Anniversary|url=https://flaunt.com/content/baccarat-harcourt|access-date=2021-10-06|website=Flaunt Magazine|language=en-US}}

Yoshiki has launched several business ventures, including music recording, entertainment, wine, energy drinks, fashion, finance, and lifestyle products.{{Cite web |title=Musicians offer lifestyles as well as their work: Yoshiki |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Musicians-offer-lifestyles-as-well-as-their-work-Yoshiki2 |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Nikkei Asia |language=en-GB}}

In 1986 Yoshiki founded Extasy Records in Japan with money he received from his mother when she sold her business,{{cite web|title=Visual Kei and EXTASY RECORDS|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2007/08/webzine/visual-kei-and-extasy-records-23|work=JRock Revolution|date=25 August 2007 |access-date=18 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128051136/http://jrockrevolution.com/2007/08/webzine/visual-kei-and-extasy-records-23|archive-date=28 January 2016}} later established Extasy Japan and Extasy Records International, around 2000.Billboard July 8, 2000, p. 48 He also founded Japanese record label Platinum Records in April 1992 as an affiliate of PolyGram.

In 1992, Yoshiki purchased One On One Recording, a recording studio complex in North Hollywood from Jim David, renaming it Extasy Recording Studios after his own record label in 1999. He sold the studio in 2012, and it later became 17 Hertz Studio.{{Cite web |url=http://www.17hertz.com/ |title=17 Hertz Studio Website |access-date=29 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221044552/http://17hertz.com/ |archive-date=21 December 2018 |url-status=dead }} In April 1998, he bought Brooklyn Recording Studios, which housed the Los Angeles offices of Maverick Records, from owners Madonna and Freddy DeMann. He renamed it One On One South before using it as the headquarters of Extasy Records International.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mQ4EAAAAMBAJ&q=%27%27Billboard%27%27+April+18%2C+1998&pg=PA31|title=Newsline...|magazine=Billboard|year=1998|issue=16|volume=110|issn=0006-2510|pages=33|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.}} In 2013, Yoshiki bought The Pass, a Los Angeles recording studio previously known as Larrabee East.{{cite magazine| url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/5719476/spotlight-on-yoshiki| title=Spotlight On Yoshiki| magazine=Billboard| date=September 23, 2013 | access-date=February 26, 2021}}{{cite web |title=X Japan Announces First Single From Upcoming New Studio Album|url=https://jrockrevolution.com/x-japan-announces-first-single-from-upcoming-new-studio-album/ |work= JRock Revolution |date=13 October 2015 |access-date=26 February 2021}}

On May 15, 2000, Yoshiki invented a method for reproducing mp3 music and holds a patent for compressed music data playback technology.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-06|title=ＭＰ３音楽データ再生方法及び装置 - 株式会社ジャパンミュージックエージェンシー|url=http://www.patentjp.com/13/X/X100194/DA10001.html|access-date=2021-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606143519/http://www.patentjp.com/13/X/X100194/DA10001.html|archive-date=June 6, 2020}}{{Cite web|title=Method and device for reproducing mp3 music data - Yoshiki Hayashi|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/JP2001324996A/en|date=2000-05-15|website=patents.google.com|access-date=2020-05-05}}

In 2015, the Yoshiki Channel was launched on Niconico Video, a Japanese video platform. The channel streams exclusive live shows and distributes links for movies and magazines.{{cite web| url=http://www.syncmusic.jp/wordpress/?p=24061| title="Yohsiki Channel" Opens on Nico Nico Video! | date=August 11, 2015| publisher=Sync Music Japan| access-date=January 18, 2016}}

Yoshiki also has his own Hello Kitty product line, named Yoshikitty.{{cite web|date=October 15, 2009|script-title=ja:Yoshiki、ハローキティ誕生35周年記念パーティーで新yoshikittyお披露目|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000054468|access-date=April 4, 2017|website=Barks|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/07/20/hello-kitty-teams-up-with-x-japan-to-rock-out-in-yoshiki-kimono/|title=Hello Kitty teams up with X Japan's Yoshiki to rock out in Yoshikimono!|publisher=Rocketnews24|access-date=April 4, 2017|date=2016-07-20}}

Yoshiki has partnered with researchers to investigate music as therapy.{{cite web | url = http://oliveventures.com.sg/act/2010/08/14/yoshiki-x-japan-establishes-foundation-of-rock-foundation-for-kids/ | title = Yoshiki Establishes Foundation of Rock Foundation | publisher = Olive Ventures | access-date = October 24, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191618/http://oliveventures.com.sg/act/2010/08/14/yoshiki-x-japan-establishes-foundation-of-rock-foundation-for-kids/ | archive-date = October 29, 2013 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }} Yoshiki also has branded MasterCard and Visa credit cards,{{cite web| url=https://abcnews.go.com/WN/yoshiki-japans-bono-ready-us/story?id=11358722| title=Japan's Bono: Yoshiki Is Ready to Take on the U.S.| last=Harris| first=Dan| date=August 10, 2010| work=ABC News| access-date=January 18, 2016}}{{cite press release| url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/japanese-music-superstar-yoshiki-to-compose-theme-for-2012-golden-globe-awards-137056618.html| title=Japanese Music Superstar Yoshiki to Compose Theme for 2012 Golden Globe Awards| date=January 10, 2012| access-date=November 4, 2015}} and is an investor in Green Lord Motors.{{cite web| url=http://www.jcarblog.com/2012/10/04/the-tommy-kaira-zz-the-latest-electric-sports-car/| title=The Tommy Kaira ZZ – The latest electric sports car| date=October 4, 2012| publisher=Japanese Car Blog| access-date=January 18, 2016| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505095845/http://www.jcarblog.com/2012/10/04/the-tommy-kaira-zz-the-latest-electric-sports-car/| archive-date=May 5, 2016| df=mdy-all}}{{cite web| url=http://www.ikegin-c.jp/pdf/frm1301312.pdf| title=Green Lord Motors History| publisher=Green Lord Motors| access-date=January 18, 2016| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305084020/http://www.ikegin-c.jp/pdf/frm1301312.pdf| archive-date=March 5, 2016| df=mdy-all}}

In May 2022, Yoshiki formed a business partnership with Coca-Cola Japan to create the energy drinks "Real Gold X" and "Real Gold Y", themed after Yoshiki's connection to rock music and classical music, respectively.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=イベントレポート Yoshiki×コカ・コーラのタッグで「リアルゴールド X/Y」誕生、発表会でXポーズに続く"Yポーズ"も（写真18枚） |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/477036 |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=Natalie |language=ja}}{{Cite web |title=Real Gold X/Y 公式ブランドサイト |url=https://c.cocacola.co.jp/real_xy/ |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=c.cocacola.co.jp |language=ja}}

In August 2022, French Champagne house Pommery announced a collaboration with Yoshiki as the brand's first co-release with a celebrity artist.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-30 |title=Japanese Rock Star Yoshiki launches Champagne brand |url=https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/08/japanese-rock-star-yoshiki-launches-champagne-brand/ |access-date=2022-08-31 |website=The Drinks Business |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=TheSloaney |date=2022-09-16 |title=Pommery's collaboration with Yoshiki sells out in under 10 minutes |url=https://www.thesloaney.com/dining/pommerys-collaboration-with-yoshiki-sells-out-in-under-10-minutes.html |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=The Sloaney |language=en-US}} In July 2023, Pommery expanded the distribution to Germany after the Champagne set sales records in Japan.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-17 |title=YOSHIKI in Berlin zur feierlichen Vorstellung seines Champagners |url=https://sumikai.com/japan-erleben/in-deutschland/yoshiki-in-berlin-zur-feierlichen-vorstellung-seines-champagners-332170/ |access-date=2023-07-20 |language=de-DE}}

In 2009, Yoshiki launched his wine brand "Y by Yoshiki" with California winemaker Michael Mondavi,{{cite web |date=April 24, 2014 |title=Musician Yoshiki's creativity covers the spectrum |url=http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Musician-Yoshiki-s-creativity-covers-the-spectrum-5425757.php |access-date=April 4, 2017 |publisher=sfgate}}{{Cite web |title=Y by Yoshiki |url=https://www.winetostyle.co.jp/winery/winery_detail.cfm?lang=EN&dmnID=581 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=WINE TO STYLE |language=en}} including varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rosé.{{cite web |title=Y By Yoshiki |url=http://www.ybyyoshiki.com/ |access-date=April 4, 2017 |publisher=Japan Music Agency |language=ja}} The brand, which is served in premium hotels and restaurants,{{Cite web |last=Hernon |first=Matthew |date=2022-12-15 |title=Yoshiki Collaboration Rocks the World of Champagne |url=https://www.tokyoweekender.com/food-and-drink/yoshiki-champagne/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Tokyo Weekender |language=}} has continually sold out across Japan and is referred to as a "phantom wine" due to its scarcity.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-19 |title=YOSHIKI×ロブ・モンダヴィJr.が目指す至極のワイン |url=https://www.richessemag.jp/gourmet/a45489771/onehopewine/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Richesse |language=ja-JP}}

The first two wines, "Y by Yoshiki California Chardonnay 2008" and "Y by Yoshiki California Cabernet Sauvignon 2008" were released in autumn 2009 exclusively in Japan. Yoshiki Chardonnay 'Encore' California 2017" and "Y by Yoshiki Cabernet Sauvignon California 2017" shipped over 100,000 bottles in their initial release.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-18 |title=Wine brand "Y by Yoshiki" new product launch event |url=https://www.winekingdom.co.jp/_ct/17311734 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Wine Kingdom |language=ja}} In 2018, Yoshiki created `"Y by Yoshiki California", which he called "smart casual", and released a Rosé wine to the series in 2024.{{Cite web |title=ワイ・バイ・ヨシキ Y by YOSHIKI {{!}} エノテカ - ワイン通販 |url=https://www.enoteca.co.jp/producer/detail/1679 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=www.enoteca.co.jp |language=ja}}

Yoshiki is personally involved in the selection and creation of each vintage and is a renowned wine connoisseur, demonstrating his wine tasting knowledge on national television in Japan.{{Cite web |title=『格付け』14連勝達成のYOSHIKI「なぜか、貧血気味になり…自分を保つのが精一杯でした」：中日スポーツ・東京中日スポーツ |url=https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/394070 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=中日スポーツ・東京中日スポーツ |language=ja}}

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Yoshiki said he considers himself a groove drummer.{{cite journal |url=http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/yoshiki-japans-revered-drumming-x-port/ |title=Yoshiki: The Japanese Bono's Bonzai Beat |date=January 2011 |last=Lentz |first=Andrew |journal=Drum! |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131013193437/http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/yoshiki-japans-revered-drumming-x-port/|archive-date=October 13, 2013}} He normally wears a neck brace when playing the drums; as a result of his years of "headbanging" while drumming, he injured his neck and had to undergo surgery.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/interview-x-japan-bandleader-yoshiki-hayashi-talks-next-album-neck-braces-and-more.html|title=Interview: X Japan Bandleader Yoshiki Hayashi Talks Next Album, Neck Braces, And More|date=May 11, 2013|access-date=April 4, 2017|magazine=Revolver}} In 2015, Yoshiki stated he is more of a songwriter than a drummer.

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Tama Drums created a custom-made acrylic drum set for Yoshiki to use on stage, the ArtStar series. Yoshiki admitted that the clear acrylic shells are great for appearances, allowing the stage lights to color his drums with varying hues, but are not ideal sound-wise. He explained that the clear drums are difficult to play because they do not have the usual responsiveness of wooden shells and are not very durable; as they require much more physical pounding to deliver a good sound and that causes the heads to be essentially ruined after only a single concert. Yoshiki's live kit uses two {{convert|24|in|adj=on}} kick drums, and centers the 14" snare drum directly in front of him. He usually works with five tom drums: three rack toms with diameters of 12", 13", and 14", and two floor toms with diameters of 16" and 18".{{cite web |url=http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/artist/roster_j10.php?artist_id=369 |title=Yoshiki: Tama Drums |publisher=Tama Drums |access-date=April 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100808024402/http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/artist/roster_j10.php?artist_id=369 |archive-date=2010-08-08}} However, in the studio he uses a limited made titanium kit from Kitano drum called Tama Artstar II "Titan Body" with Evans coated heads.

Yoshiki usually performs on a Kawai Crystal II Grand Piano CR-40A. Kawai also makes a Yoshiki-model grand piano of traditional wooden design.{{cn|date=January 2025}}

He has a constant numbness of two fingers on his left hand that he says makes it difficult to play piano. He also suffers from chronic tendonitis on his right hand, which may cause him to be unable to play musical instruments in the future.{{cite web|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000005270|title=Yoshiki of X Japan speaks out, "My right hand will not recover"|date=February 5, 2015|access-date=April 5, 2017|publisher=Barks|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406020700/http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000005270|archive-date=April 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}

{{main|Yoshiki discography|X Japan discography}}

;Solo studio albums

• Eternal Melody (April 21, 1993)
• Eternal Melody II (March 23, 2005)
• Yoshiki Classical (August 27, 2013)

• December 3–4, 2002: Symphonic Concert, Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo
• 2014: Yoshiki Classical World Tour Part 1{{cite web|url=http://www.yoshiki.net/tour.html|title=Tour|publisher=Yoshiki Official Website|access-date=April 4, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://jame-world.com/us/concerts-18657-yoshiki-classical.html|title=Yoshiki Classical|access-date=April 4, 2017|publisher=Jame World}}
• 2016: Yoshiki Classical World Tour Part 2{{cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000131308 |script-title=ja:＜Yoshiki Classical Special World Tour 第2弾＞、チケット先行スタート|publisher=Barks|language=ja|date=October 3, 2016|access-date=April 4, 2017}}
• January 12–13, 2017: Yoshiki Classical Special with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, New York{{cite news|url=https://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/yoshiki-performs-2-sold-out-shows-at-new-yorks-carnegie-hall|title=Yoshiki performs 2 sold-out shows at New York's Carnegie Hall|newspaper=Japan Today|date=January 16, 2017|access-date=April 4, 2017}}
• June 24, 2018: Lunatic Fest{{cite web |date=2018-06-14 |title=「Lunatic Fest.」にYoshikiソロ出演決定「特別なサプライズあるかも」 |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/286707 |access-date=2018-06-14 |website=Natalie |language=ja}}
• 2023: Yoshiki Classical 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 "Requiem" (Tokyo Garden Theater, Royal Albert Hall, Dolby Theatre, Carnegie Hall)

• Evening with Yoshiki in Tokyo 2014 (August 15–16, 2014)
• Evening with Yoshiki in Tokyo Japan 2015 (August 14–15, 2015){{Cite web |last= |first= |title=YOSHIKIディナーショーにSUGIZO、TERU登場「これからも突き進む」 |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/157336 |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=音楽ナタリー |language=ja}}
• Evening with Yoshiki in Osaka and Tokyo Japan 2016 (August 30–31, September 2–3, 2016){{Cite web |title=YOSHIKI あらゆる面で規格外のディナーショー、チャリティーオークションの落札総額は3,460万円 {{!}} SPICE - エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス |url=https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/75830 |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=SPICE（スパイス）｜エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス |language=ja}}
• Evening with Yoshiki 2017 (Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo) (August 26–27, 29–30, September 1–2, 2017){{cite web |date=March 13, 2017 |script-title=ja:Yoshiki プレミアムディナーショー『Evening With Yoshiki 2017 in Nagoya & Osaka & Tokyo Japan』開催決定！！ |url=http://ch.nicovideo.jp/yoshikiofficial/blomaga/ar1217234 |access-date=April 4, 2017 |publisher=Nicovideo Yoshiki Channel |language=ja}}
• Evening/Breakfast with Yoshiki 2018 in Tokyo 6 Days 5th Anniversary Special (July 13–16, August 31, September 1, 2018){{Cite web |title=Yoshiki: X Japan Drummer To Host Intimate Dinner Show For Fans In Tokyo {{!}} GRAMMY.com |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/yoshiki-x-japan-drummer-host-intimate-dinner-show-fans-tokyo |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=grammy.com}}{{cite web |date=2018-07-17 |script-title=ja:Yoshiki、ブレックファスト＆ディナーショー連続7公演終了。「自分はなんて幸せなんだろうと思う」 |url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000157619 |access-date=2018-07-18 |publisher=Barks |language=ja}}
• Evening/Breakfast with Yoshiki 2019 in Tokyo (August 9–12, 23–25, 2019){{Cite web |last= |date=2019-04-19 |title=Yoshiki premieres new song at 6th anniversary Premium Dinner Show |url=https://jrocknews.com/2019/04/yoshiki-premieres-new-song-premium-dinner-show.html |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=JRock News |language=en-US}}
• Evening/Breakfast With Yoshiki 2022 In Tokyo (August 11–15, 19–21, 26–28, 2022){{Cite web |last= |first= |title=【会見レポート】Yoshiki が2年ぶり帰国！ディナーショー発表記者会見でサンタになる（写真13枚） |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/459006 |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=音楽ナタリー |language=ja}}
• Evening/Breakfast With Yoshiki 2023 In Tokyo (August 5–6, 11–13, 19–20, 2023){{Cite web |last=M |first=Asia |date=2023-03-03 |title=Everything You Need To Know About YOSHIKI's Evening/Breakfast with Yoshiki 2023 in Tokyo |url=https://thehoneypop.com/2023/03/03/everything-you-need-to-know-about-yoshikis-evening-breakfast-with-yoshiki-2023-in-tokyo/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=The Honey POP |language=en-US}}
• Evening/Breakfast With Yoshiki 2024 In Tokyo (August 2–4, 23–25, 2024){{Cite web |last=C |first=Janny |date=2024-05-28 |title=YOSHIKI Press Conference: Breakfast/Dinner Show Returning 2024 |url=https://medium.com/@jannycwriter/yoshiki-press-conference-breakfast-dinner-show-returning-2024-debba09de6b3 |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Medium |language=en}}
• Evening/Breakfast With Yoshiki 2025 In Tokyo Kurenai (August 22–24, 29–31, 2025)

{{main|List of X Japan concert tours and performances}}

• "Hymn: Sarah Brightman In Concert" - 2019 (New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco,{{cite web | url=https://sarahbrightman.com/news/hymn-world-tour-2/ | title=HYMN World Tour }} Tokyo (Yokohama),{{cite web | url=https://sarahbrightman.com/news/8107-2/ | title=Sarah's world tour now in Japan! }} and London{{cite web | url=https://sarahbrightman.com/news/sarah-in-london/ | title=Sarah in London }})
• "A Starlight Symphony: An Evening with Sarah Brightman" - 2022 (Las Vegas and Mexico){{cite web | url=https://sarahbrightman.com/news/sarah-announces-her-first-exclusive-las-vegas-engagement-and-returns-to-mexico-with-a-starlight-symphony-tour-this-fall/ | title=Sarah Announces Her First Exclusive Las Vegas Engagement and Returns to Mexico with "A Starlight Symphony" Tour This Fall! }}
• "A Christmas Symphony" - 2022 (Japan){{cite web | url=https://sarahbrightman.com/news/sarah-takes-her-critically-acclaimed-holiday-tour-a-christmas-symphony-internationally-to-japan-for-the-first-time/ | title=Sarah takes her critically acclaimed holiday tour "A Christmas Symphony" internationally to Japan for the first time.}}

{{see also|X Japan#Awards}}

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