Yoshiki is a composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and the leader of the rock group X Japan. One of the most influential composers in Japanese history, YOSHIKI has sold a combined 50 million albums and singles worldwide as a solo artist and as leader of the stadium-packing rock group X Japan. Yoshiki was named by Consequence of Sound as "one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history" and is described by Billboard Magazine as "prolific" and "a musical innovator." His works span multiple genres, including rock, pop, classical, and film.

Yoshiki was also named one of Asia’s 30 Heroes of Philanthropy and his RTW kimono collection YOSHIKIMONO made a critically-acclaimed appearance at last year’s Tokyo Fashion Week.