One of Yoshiki's fans will feel that very soon.
Yesterday ended the charity auction about the opportunity to sing a X Japan's song with Yoshiki on the piano. The winner in the auction will be able to makes his/her dream come true - to record a song and to sing it on live with the famous musician. The bidding price which ensures to the lucky one this incredible opportunity is $38,496.03. All of the sum will be endowed to the Make-a-Wish Foundation for Japan.
The winner will have to choose one song written by Yoshiki which is going to be recorded in a studio. If he/she doesn't want to sing the song may be performed with no vocals (piano only). The happy bidder will also be able to gift that experience to his/her friend, because the sponsors give the right to the winner to bring a guest. The performers are responsible for their transport and stay.
Time and place will be settled after coordinating with Yoshiki and the winner's schedule.
But one thing is sure. In the next one year in Tokyo or LA, together with the lucky one who won a private dinner with Yoshiki there will be one more happy fan who will sing on the stage with his/her idol.

Congratulations!

Picture: Aiko Kobayashi

Today, 26th October, 17:30 (Japan Standard Time), begins bidding in a new auction. This time the event is held by Make a Wish Foundation Japan, who are selebrating their 20th anniversary. On 2nd November, 17:30 (Japan Standard Time), the winner in the auction will have the opportunity to sing with Yoshiki's piano. If the winner don't want to sing, he/she will record the song in studio.

More information, very soon !

If ever you were wondering how much it would cost to have a private dinner date with YOSHIKI of X-JAPAN fame, finally, your dream has a price tag: $37,100 smackeroos.
After two weeks on the market, this was the final bid placed for a charity auction in which the proceeds (yes, all of them) will go to a good cause, namely volunteer support group Points of Light.
As for din-din, details are still emerging, but the lucky anonymous bidder will get to chow down with YOSHIKI at a restaurant in either LA or Tokyo for 90 wall-shaking minutes. The winner has the upper hand at choosing the actual menu and can bring a guest along.
If the dinner date goes down in LA, might we suggest the Benihana in Beverly Hills? If it’s in Tokyo, well, there are those Black Burgers at Burger King…

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On Sep 21, 2012,  09:59 p.m. EDT the last participant in the auction offered his/her last bid and won a dinner with Yoshiki. The winnert's nick name is yukononoko, who won in the last minute against other participant who had called his/herself  uyoshi.
The private dinner will be accomplished in Tokyo or LA depending on winners will. The bidder will choose also the restaurant and the exact date (according to Yoshiki's schedule). The dinner will last 90 minutes.

Congradulations for the winner!!!

international musician/producer, and leader of X Japan, attended The 2012 Points of Light Tribute Awards “Changing Lives Through Service”, held at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on Friday, September 7, 2012. Points of Light is a charity nonprofit inspired by former President George H.W. Bush, and is the world’s leading volunteer service organization. A tribute was made to those whose extraordinary contribution to volunteerism and service had made the world a better place. Yoshiki and 250 some guests in the audience included former Vice President Dan Quayle, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo, and many others.
Yoshiki put his own favorite “crystal” piano up for auction in 2011, to help provide aid for the Japanese earthquake and Tsunami, as well as collecting donations through Yoshiki Foundation America (USD 201,072 to date). He was invited in Ambassador Fujisaki’s honor, for raising funds for the victims and using his voice to spread awareness for the 311 Disaster.
During the VIP Reception, YOSHIKI’s music from his Classical album “Eternal Melody II” played a role in setting the mood for this remarkable celebration. In his opening speech, His Excellency the Ambassador of Japan expressed great appreciation to YOSHIKI, for his outstanding charitable contribution.
Coinciding with the Award Ceremony, Points of Light is hosting a charity auction. Amongst the many items being offered, Yoshiki Foundation America is offering a “Private Dinner with YOSHIKI in Tokyo or Los Angeles”. Towards the end of ceremony, the crowd erupted into applause, as Auctioneer announced the bidding for Yoshiki’s Private Dinner which had reached over USD8,000 since opening (It is currently at USD 10,100).
Other prominent donations being offered include Linkin Park VIP Fan Experience, compliments of Linkin Park; George H.W. Bush’s Signed Book Collections, compliments of former President George H.W. Bush; Round of Golf with NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo, compliments of Dikembe Mutombo Foundation and AJ and Judy Johnson; Autographed Children’s Book written by Kristi Yamaguchi, compliments of Kristi Yamaguchi and the Always Dream Foundation, and many more.
The auction opened at 8 a.m. ET, Sep 7 and will close two weeks later at 10 p.m. ET, Sep 21. Visit http://www.biddingforgood.com/poltribute or http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Item.action?id=178337532 to place your bid

Terms and conditions for the Private Dinner being offered by Yoshiki Foundation America are as follows:

• Depending on YOSHIKI and Recipient’s availability, dinner will be scheduled within 12 months after purchase
• Dinner will take place either in Tokyo or Los Angeles based on Recipient’s request
• Meeting time and location will be notified by YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA’s representative
• Dinner is 90 minutes
• Recipient under 18 must be accompanied by his/her parent or legal guardian
• Recipient may bring no more than ONE guest to dinner
• Recipient and guest are responsible for her/his own travel and accommodation
• This donation is non-transferrable under any circumstance

ABOUT YOSHIKI
Yoshiki, considered Asia’s most influential music artist and biggest rock icon, is also a songwriter, drummer, and a classically-trained pianist. His rock group X Japan has sold 30-million singles and albums combined and filled the 55,000-seat Toyko Dome a record 18 times. Now the band’s popularity is spreading throughout the world, having recently completed a sold-out World Tour, performing in North America, Europe, Latin America, and South East Asia.
In 1999, Yoshiki composed a piano concerto and performed it with a 77-piece orchestra to celebrate the tenth year of the Emperor of Japan’s reign. In 2005, Yoshiki composed the theme song and conducted the Super World Orchestra at the opening ceremony of the World Expo. Previously, Yoshiki also recorded a classical album co-produced and arranged by acclaimed Beatles producer Sir George Martin and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Beyond music, Yoshiki has his own Visa Card and MasterCard issued by one of the largest Japanese banks. Recently, the legendary Stan Lee created a Super Hero based on him, and for the first time, a Hello Kitty product line is named after a person – “Yoshikitty.” In 2010, he launched his non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America , which continues to donate to various charitable organizations, including supporting Japanese Earthquake victims. Most recently in 2012, Yoshiki composed the official theme song for the Golden Globes, which aired in 190 countries.Follow Yoshiki on http://www.twitter.com/yoshikiofficial, http://www.yoshiki.net, http://www.xjapanmusic.com and http://www.facebook.com/YoshikiOfficial

English translation: Keiko Hamaguchi
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I:　Hallo 
Y:Hi, this is YOSHIKI
I: wow, your voice is so soft.
Y: (laughing)
I:Nice to meet you, this is Shitara from NON-STOP . Thank you for calling.
Y:Thank you.
I:Where are you now?
Y:I'm in Lololo Los angels,now.
I: It is so cool ,you are in L.A.  So you are in the recording studio,right?  Are you recording now?
Y: Yes, I'm recording now.
I:So, what time is it noe in LA? 
Y:It is around 6 past...little bit. 
I:so evening. 
Y:Yes.
I: Now we are talking about the news of your charity dinner and watch the video .
Y: Uh-hum
I:the winning bidder can chose the dinner place L.A or Tokyo,right?
Y:Yes. Well I’m often in LA or Tokyo. So,,,,
I: I see.  Well, and Will the winning bidder be able to chose the dinner ?
Y: (laugh) Well, It is better to chose the dinner which  both of us want to eat. (laugh) I don't know ...
I: But, you haven't dicided to chose ,right?
Y:Not yet.
I: So , after talk together (about the dinner )
Y:Yes.
I: So If she or he want to have french course at the VIP room, you will go ,right ?
Y:Yes
I:Otherwise, if she or he want to have Ramen with YOSHIKI , Will you go?
Y:(laughing) Ramen....???(laughing)
I:Yes.but Dinner will continue 90 minutes so ramen supposed to.......
Y:I don't dislike ramen, but.... bidder supposed to pay 1,000,000 yen, so.... Ramen is too (cheap)
I:The winning bidder will get the right to have dinner with YOSHIKI, but who will pay for the dinner?
Y:I'm going to pay for it.
I:Wow, you will pay for the dinner !!
Y:Yes. 
I: So, the contract price will be donated to the charity , so it means you will pay for the dinner for the winning bidder !!
Y:Or it means I will donate for the charity.
I:Ah, you are so big-hearted . So the winning bidder should chose haute cuisine 
Y:hahaha , so maybe not Ramen (laughing)
I:Do you have plan what you want to do with the winning bidder?
Y:If there is a piano in the private room, I will play 
I: Really??? Will you play piano there ???
Y:yes, but what if there is a piano ... Do you think there is a such place
I: I think there are (the restaurant which has a private room with piano)
Y:Yes.
I: Wow, YOSHIKI's piano playing is so valuable by itself, wow. it is so preciaous! so the winning bidder may faint with excitement! What topic will you talk? How do you feel? It must be the first meeting, right?
Y:I will be nurvous when I meet with stranger,...
I: Everyone will be nurvous at that situation. You will play piano, so the winning bidder should shose such place (the restaurant which has piano)
Y: Yes, there may be some good places .
I: Will he or she be able to drink alcohol?
Y:Yes if he or she is older the the age.
I:Will he or she be able to touch you?
Y: (laughing) hahaha, well....shaking hands are OK　hahaha
I：So you mean, Most of the thing are OK　within the bounds of common sense,right?
Y: hahahah
I: Will you extend the dinner time if both of you come alive ?
Y: extend.... it sounds differnt meaning （laughing)
I: it is just 90 minutes. Who will be able to go to dinner with YOSHIKI-san. Thank you for calling today .
Y: You're welcome !
I:Good luck for your recording
Y: I'll do best for the recording.

Private Dinner with International Superstar Musician/Producer Yoshiki

Estimated Value Priceless

Starting Price: $1 000


Start of bidding: Sep 07, 2012 8:00 a.m. EDT

End of bidding: Sep 21, 2012 10:00 p.m. EDT


Item Description Enjoy a private dinner with Yoshiki, the classically trained multi-instrumentalist and leader of one of Japan's most successful rock groups, X-Japan, in Tokyo or Los Angeles.

Special Instructions Date of dinner to mutually agreed upon and dependent of Yoshiki's schedule. Dinner must be scheduled 12 months after purchase. Dinner will take place in Tokyo or Los Angeles based on the winning bidder's request. Winning bidder must be 18-years-old or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Winning bidder may bring no more than one guest to the 90-minute private dinner. Winning bidder and guest are responsible for his/her own travel and accommodations.

Credits: biddingforgood

X Japan one of the most successful rock bands in Asia having sold in excess of 30-million albums, wrapped its five-stop tour of South East Asia last month with SRO shows in Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei and Bangkok, that drew some 50,000 fans, many of whom had waited their entire lives to see the theatrical hard outfit live in concert.

As much of a long-awaited rock 'n 'roll celebration that these shows were, the members of X Japan were well aware of the devastating floods that had been assaulting Thailand. In fact, stories found their way to the band about die-hard fans who actually had to swim through the flooded streets of Bangkok and the surrounding affected areas in order to get to the concert.

Consequently, the day before X Japan's Bangkok show, the band allied with the Thai-based concert promoters BEC-Tero Care and contributed a cash donation to Family for Flood Relief to help save the tens of thousands of people affected by what has been called the worst flooding their in 50 years. In addition, all members of X Japan have donated personal and/or stage items for a charity auction that is taking place now through Dec. 23.

The items up for auction include include the traditional Thai costume that band leader/drummer/keyboardist Yoshiki wore at the band's Bangkok concert, plus two framed, signed drum skins from Yoshiki's own drum set, a beautiful paisley shirt worn by guitarist Pata, a pair of bassist Heath's sunglasses, one of guitarist/violinist Sugizo's custom-made, long-sleeve cotton T-shirts, and a selection of items from vocalist Toshi. Each item has been mounted onto a plaque for protection and display, each item includes a photograph of the band member with the item, and each plaque has been signed.

"As a band and as citizens of Japan," said X Japan's leader/drummer/keyboardist, "we have had difficulties to overcome, but we know how important it is to keep moving forward. The show must go on."

For more information or to place a bid, log onto www.bectero.com/xjapan2011 or www.facebook.com/bectero.

Credits: noisecreep

UPDATE: AUCTION FOR YOSHIKI'S "CRYSTAL" PIANO RELAUNCHES MONDAY, 4/25 Bidding to Start at $512,231.70, The Last Confirmed Sum

LOS ANGELES, CA ­ Friday, April 22, 2011 -- Yoshiki, leader of X Japan, the biggest rock band in Japan, put his "crystal" piano, a see-through Plexiglas Kawai grand, up for auction on April 17 to raise money for the Japan Relief Fundraising Auction in conjunction with Yahoo! Japan. About eight minutes into the auction, the bid shot from $.01 to $42,000; within hours, an online bidder pledged a staggering $73-million.

On Tuesday, 4/19, Yahoo! Auctions temporarily suspended the auction, citing an overload of unexpected high volume of traffic on the site, high bidding prices, and the time required for bidder confirmation procedures. Yahoo! Auction's systems have now been restructured, new bidding policies are in place, and Yahoo! has identified the last confirmed bid for the piano as $512,231.70.

The auction is set to resume on Monday, April 25, and will run through Thursday, April 28.

The Japanese-born Yoshiki, who lives in Los Angeles, felt the earthquake tremors while in a Tokyo recording studio working on X Japan's first North American album, and was shocked by the large-scale damage across Japan. Yoshiki and his X Japan band mates decided to postpone the March 15 release of their first U.S. single, "Jade," so they could focus their time and energies helping with the recovery.

In addition to the auction of Yoshiki's "crystal" piano, Yoshiki, through his Yoshiki Foundation America, is spearheading a major celebrity auction to benefit the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami. The Foundation has already received items from Marilyn Manson, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis, comic book legend Stan Lee, Robert Pattinson, James Franco, and Reese Witherspoon.

For more info on the Yoshiki Foundation America, go to: www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org

Credits: yoshikibg

YOSHIKI LEADS JAPAN RELIEF EFFORT WITH YAHOO! JAPAN IN CELEBRITY AUCTION FEATURING ITEMS FROM ROB PATTINSON, JAMES FRANCO, REESE WITHERSPOON, STAN LEE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, MARILYN MANSON AND MORE



X Japan Founder to Auction Famed "Crystal" Piano
Bidding for "Crystal" Piano Begins
April 17, 2011 (in Japan) / April 16, 2011 (in USA)

April 11, 2011, Los Angeles, CA‹Japanese music and fashion icon Yoshiki, is spearheading the Japan Relief Fundraising Auction (JRFA), a major celebrity auction to benefit the survivors of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The JRFA is in conjunction with Yahoo! Japan, and is the company's first worldwide auction. Yahoo! Japan will have an internationally accessible web page with translations in English, Korean, Chinese and also, through j-Grab, Russian, Italian and French.

The Foundation has also reached out to celebrities to donate auction items. To date, the Foundation has received items from Marilyn Manson, Anthony Kiedis, Stan Lee, and through some members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, donations from Rob Pattinson, James Franco and Reese Witherspoon, and others. In addition, Yoshiki, leader of X Japan, the multi-platinum Japanese rock band, is donating his beloved "crystal" piano, a see-through Plexiglas Kawai grand. The JRFA for Yoshiki's "crystal" piano runs in Japan from April 17, 2011 until April 24 through Yahoo! Japan in conjunction with Yoshiki Foundation America Japanese Relief Fundraising Auction or through the Yoshiki Foundation America Auction Page. Additional celebrity auction items will be added each week.

Yoshiki, who now lives in Los Angeles, was in Tokyo recording a new X Japan album when the recent 9.0 earthquake struck. The quake and resulting tsunami have killed over 12,000 people, injured and displaced tens of thousands more, damaged nuclear power plants and destroyed homes, marine life and critical infrastructure. After witnessing the devastation first-hand, Yoshiki decided to devote himself to the relief effort. Since then he has taken an active role in reaching out to celebrities, dignitaries and the media who can help make a difference. Yoshiki is also partnering with other organizations involved in Japan's recovery.

"The situation in northeastern Japan is desperate and the need is tremendous," said Yoshiki. "Not only have thousands lost their loved ones, homes and jobs, but entire neighborhoods and towns have been swept away. More recently, thousands more have had to evacuate their homes because of radiation from damaged power plants. We can't turn our backs at such a desperate time."

In addition to the auction, Yoshiki Foundation America has been actively soliciting contributions through its website. The organization has also partnered with The Japan America Society of Southern California, which recently announced it had raised a million dollars for earthquake and tsunami relief.

The JRFA, organized by the Yoshiki Foundation America in association with Yahoo! Japan, will benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society's earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

History of Yoshiki Foundation America
Yoshiki Foundation America is a California non-profit, public benefit, 501(c) Corporation founded in 2010 by Japanese musician Yoshiki of the multi-million-selling rock band X Japan. A number of personal experiences brought Yoshiki to the launch of his foundation beginning with the loss of his own father when he was just a teenager. Like so many people around the world, he read news accounts and was deeply moved by the devastating effects of the 1995 earthquake in Kobe; in 2009, he paid an emotional visit to an orphanage in Sichuan, still reeling in its recovery, with so many children still displaced and orphaned. Additionally, and as a tribute to Yoshiki's late X Japan band mate Hide, who embraced the support of children with bone marrow disease, the Yoshiki Foundation provides funds to offer assistance through music to children with this debilitating illness. The Foundation, which has supported such causes as St. Vincent's Meals on Wheels, Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Grammy Foundation will, for the foreseeable future, be 100% dedicated to assisting in the relief efforts of Japan.

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