Yoshiki, a star of Japanese music, also donated the same amount to Spain, which was also severely affected by the fires.
The devastating forest fires ravaging France and Europe are making headlines around the world. Japanese pop star Yoshiki has donated €50,000 to the French Red Cross and another €50,000 to its Spanish branch, according to a statement from his foundation, the Yoshiki Foundation America. The artist, who lives year-round in California, also announced that he has donated 10 million yen to his home country, which was recently struck by a powerful earthquake.
“Even though I have lived in Los Angeles for many years, Japan will always be my homeland, and Europe—especially France—has also become a second home for me,” Yoshiki said in a statement from his foundation. “Seeing the people in France, Spain, and Japan facing such devastating disasters breaks my heart. My thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfires in France and Spain, especially those who have lost their homes and the brave people working on the front lines,” he added.
A donation that is well underway.
Contacted by Le Figaro, the French Red Cross confirmed it had received a pledge of €50,000. Yoshiki, a 60-year-old pianist and drummer, rose to fame with his heavy metal band X Japan, a success he continued in 2022 with The Last Rockstars, a more pop-rock group. Yoshiki’s foundation, established in 2010, claims to have received over $4 million in donations.
