YOSHIKI
First Asian co-anchor of a national weekday broadcast in the United States.
YEAR INDUCTED
2025
CATEGORY
Cultural Icon
HOMETOWN
Tateyama, Chiba, Japan
YOSHIKI is a groundbreaking Japanese superstar known for his contributions to music, fashion, film, and beyond. A composer, classically trained pianist, rock drummer, and leader of the legendary rock band X Japan, he has been recognized as "one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history" by Consequence and described as "a musical innovator" by Billboard.
In March 2024, Variety honored YOSHIKI with the International Achievement in Music Award. In late 2023, he became the first and only Japanese artist in the 100-year history of the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to receive a hand and footprint ceremony, cementing his legacy on the global stage.
In 2023, YOSHIKI made his directorial debut with the feature film YOSHIKI: Under the Sky, which premiered in New York, Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles before expanding to over 130 theaters across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The film is now available for streaming in the U.S. on Amazon Prime.
His global musical achievements include composing a song for the 10th anniversary of the Emperor of Japan’s reign, writing the official theme song for the World Expo, scoring Hollywood film soundtracks, and composing the official theme song for the Golden Globe Awards. As the leader of X Japan, YOSHIKI has sold over 30 million albums and singles and holds the record for 18 sold-out concerts at the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome. He has also performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena, and Carnegie Hall, as a solo artist.
A recognized fashion icon, YOSHIKI became the first Japanese male to appear on the cover of Vogue Japan. In 2024, he launched his high-fashion brand, MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS, which debuted on the official calendar of Milan Fashion Week, followed by its presentation at Paris Fashion Week. He also founded Yoshikimono in 2009, blending traditional kimono craftsmanship with modern innovation. The brand has been featured in exhibitions at the prestigious V&A Museum in London and the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris, alongside designs from other globally renowned fashion houses. Since 2015, Yoshikimono has headlined Tokyo Fashion Week multiple times.
Beyond fashion, YOSHIKI has collaborated with French luxury crystal maker Baccarat, launching a new collection of crystal stemware. His partnership with Baccarat began in 2021 when he was selected as a designer for the brand’s 180th-anniversary collection. He is also the visionary behind Y by YOSHIKI wine, created in collaboration with the Mondavi family in Napa, California, and has launched his own premium Champagne brand in partnership with the renowned French house POMMERY.
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Yoshiki Classical, 2013
