By: Bernard Clemens
International artist and philanthropist contributes €50,000 each to the French Red Cross and Spanish Red Cross.
YOSHIKI, internationally acclaimed musician, composer, philanthropist, and widely recognized as “Japan’s biggest rock star,” has donated a total of €100,000 to support communities affected by the devastating wildfires in France and Spain.
The donation, made through his U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, YOSHIKI Foundation America, will provide €50,000 to the French Red Cross and €50,000 to the Spanish Red Cross to support emergency response and recovery efforts.
“My heart goes out to everyone affected by these devastating fires in France and Spain,” YOSHIKI said. “I have witnessed how suddenly disasters can change people’s lives. I hope this contribution can provide immediate support to those who have lost their homes, been displaced, or are working courageously on the front lines, and that it encourages others to join the relief efforts. May everyone affected feel the support of people around the world.”
The French Red Cross and Spanish Red Cross are providing humanitarian assistance to affected communities, including emergency shelter, essential supplies, psychological support, and aid for displaced families.
YOSHIKI’s donation follows a significant month of performances connecting him closely with France and Los Angeles. Earlier this month, he performed in Paris at Japan Expo before traveling directly to Los Angeles for his sold-out two-night debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17.
YOSHIKI has longstanding personal, artistic, and creative ties to France. Beyond his recent Paris performance, his connection to the country includes collaborations and ventures with distinguished French names including Champagne Pommery and Baccarat, as well as his fashion brand, MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS.
Through YOSHIKI Foundation America, YOSHIKI has supported disaster relief, humanitarian aid, medical research, education, and organizations assisting children and families around the world. In 2025, he contributed $500,000 to Los Angeles wildfire relief through seven organizations, including the American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, MusiCares, Cedars-Sinai, the Motion Picture & Television Fund, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the Entertainment Community Fund. He also volunteered with World Central Kitchen near Altadena, distributing meals to first responders and affected residents.
YOSHIKI has also provided extensive disaster relief throughout Japan and Asia. His recent contributions include 50 million yen in combined support for communities affected by Japan’s Noto Peninsula earthquake, 10 million yen for victims of the Taiwan earthquake, $100,000 for victims of the Hong Kong fire disaster, and a combined $100,000 for flood relief in Thailand and Indonesia. Over the years, he has also supported recovery efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Kumamoto earthquake, severe flooding and typhoons across Japan, the Sichuan earthquake in China, and other major disasters throughout the region.
Additional international relief efforts have included a $100,000 donation for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, support for Hurricane Harvey victims, and contributions addressing the Australian and Amazon wildfires.
About YOSHIKI Foundation America
YOSHIKI Foundation America is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by YOSHIKI to support humanitarian causes worldwide. The foundation provides assistance for disaster relief, medical and educational initiatives, and programs supporting children and families in need.
