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

Make-A-Wish of Japan was founded as an official affiliate of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® International in December, 1992. Make-A-Wish of Japan follows the bylaws and regulations set forth in policy by the Make-A-Wish Foundation® International. Make-A-Wish of Japan, like the other international affiliates, must support all of its endeavors and wishes without financial assistance from the Make-A-Wish Foundation® International.

ITEM: Sing to X Japan’s Song /w Piano Played by YOSHIKI
DONATED BY: Yoshiki Foundation America [a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation]
LOCATION: Tokyo or Los Angeles
TIME: Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase
AUCTION HOSTED BY: Yahoo (Japan) Auction

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• Music of the song sung by recipient must be composed by Yoshiki
• ONE song only
• Music & Vocals will be recorded in studio, gifted in the form of Audio CD
• Music may be without Vocals if recipient wishes not to sing (Piano Only)
• Recipient may bring ONE guest
• This donation is non-transferrable under any circumstance
• Recipient and guest are responsible for her/his own travel and accommodation
• Depending on Yoshiki and recipient’s availability, the time and location will be designated by Yoshiki Foundation America
• Auction will start: Friday, October 26th 5:30PM Japan Time (Oct 26th 1:30AM US PST)
• Auction will end: Friday, November 2nd 5:30PM Japan Time (Nov 2nd 1:30AM US PST)


Just a couple of hours after the beginning of the auction, it is earned JPY 1,071,000 or USD 13,438. The bidding history you can see here

Sourse: J-Grab.com

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 !

Yoshiki was at the recording studio in LA "as usual."
When he was asked if any dinner plans being made he said said his management is already coordinating some details with the winner. A type of cuisine has not been decided, but Yoshiki said "One thing for sure is that it will not be a ramen noodle."
There will be a choice bet LA and Tokyo. When he was asked when it's going to be, Yoshiki answered "It will probably happen within this year." He said that it will most likely be one with an individual room with a piano.
Then he was asked , "What if the room has a drum set?" Yoshiki laughed and said "I'll beat it if there were sticks."
The guy at the studio acknowledged Y♡'s continuing charity works with respect. Y♡'s willing to appear again in the show in the future,

ThanX to Mika about this translation in her Twitter.

This project was conceived a decade ago... through countless phases of evolution, the debut album will finally be unveiled.
VioletUK
VioletUK is not only a musical project...its concept extends into the world of fashion.
This underground Kingdom's desire is to break boundaries across the globe.
The band transcends Rock, Classical and Electronic music.
With a cutting edge music style...
VioletUK also integrates symphonic sounds.
After years of creative challenges...
VioletUK is ready to be unleashed.
VioletUK
Debut album
2013.

The official VioletUK's Facebook page you can find here.

YOSHIKI invests in Green Road Motors (venture originated by Kyoto University) who is developing the Japan’s first certified electric automobile (sports-car). One of other investors includes Chairman of SONY.

Credits: tv-tokyo
English translation: Mika ‏@mikaxxxxxxxxx

New VioletUK song!
Recently Yoshiki is posting in his official pages in social networks some pieces of information about his future activities: about the upcoming first English language album of X Japan, works on VioletUK, Hello Kitty theme song, bringing back S.K.I.N. Today he finally shared something! His long years project VioletUK is finally coming! There is still no information about who is hoing to be his next vocalist and when we will be able to hear it.
But we are patient, arent we?

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…

Credits: Crunchyroll

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!!!