Japanese Musician Yoshiki Donates IDR 1.25 Billion For Ukrainian War Victims

Yoshiki (Instagram @yoshikiofficial)

JAKARTA - Japanese rock legend Yoshiki, who currently lives in Los Angeles, donated US$87 thousand (Rp1.25 billion) to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Emergency Relief Fund due to the Russian invasion.

Quoted from Blabbermouth, Sunday, March 6, together with his fans around the world, Yoshiki even managed to collect 500 thousand US dollars (Rp 7.19 billion) in less than 24 hours.

The mastermind band X Japan announced the donation as well as a call to action on its wildly popular Twitter account. He seeks to bring awareness to the urgent need for those affected by the war in Ukraine.

Yoshiki is one of the most influential composers in Japanese history. He has sold over 50 million albums worldwide as the leader of legendary band X Japan and has led the world's biggest stages including Coachella (2018), London's Wembley Arena, and Japan's premier venue Tokyo Dome.

Throughout his career, the musician has collaborated with Beatles producers - Sir George Martin, Queen, Sarah Brightman, The Chainsmokers, Bono, Will.i.am and St. Vincent.

Yoshiki is one of the most influential composers in Japanese history. In recognition of his years of active philanthropy, Yoshiki was also recognized as one of Forbes Asia's 30 Philanthropic Heroes in 2019.

Praying for everyone's safety.#YOSHIKI#XJapan's Yoshiki Helps Raise Nearly $5 Million for Ukraine After Making His Own Major Donation#Ukraine #Russia #PeaceNotWar https://t.co/v7CFLKvhj5

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) March 5, 2022

In 2021, he was awarded the prestigious Japan Medal of Honor for his charitable efforts. His nonprofit organization, Yoshiki Foundation America, has donated more than US$2 million to charity in line with its mission to support humanitarian causes around the world.