YOSHIKI Donates 10 Million Yen to Flood-Hit Hometown of Chiba

"Doing what I can for my hometown right now." YOSHIKI's donation will go to affected households through Chiba Prefecture's disaster relief fund.

YOSHIKI donated 10 million yen to Chiba Prefecture through the U.S. non-profit public benefit corporation 501(c)(3) "YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA" to support those affected by the record-breaking heavy rains that struck Chiba Prefecture from August 13 to 14, 2026, now known as the "Reiwa 8 August Chiba Heavy Rains."

The donation was contributed to the "Reiwa 8 August Chiba Heavy Rain Disaster Relief Fund," administered by Chiba Prefecture. The fund will be distributed to affected municipalities within the prefecture and delivered as relief money to affected households.

The torrential rains, caused by the formation of multiple linear rainbands, resulted in record-breaking rainfall across Chiba Prefecture. Special heavy rain warnings were issued for 22 cities and towns in the prefecture, along with special landslide warnings for 6 cities. At one point, over 400,000 people across Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures were placed under evacuation orders. Deaths have been confirmed in Chiba Prefecture, and widespread flooding and landslides occurred. The Disaster Relief Act was applied to 21 cities and 4 towns, including Chiba City. On August 14, the Japan Meteorological Agency officially named the event the "Reiwa 8 August Chiba Heavy Rains."

Though YOSHIKI has been based in Los Angeles and active globally for over 30 years, he has always held an unwavering affection for his hometown of Chiba. His heart ached upon learning of the devastating damage across the prefecture, and out of a desire to support those facing hardship as quickly as possible, he made this donation.

This is not the first time YOSHIKI has supported his home prefecture. In September 2019, when Chiba suffered extensive damage from Typhoon Hagibis, he donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society through YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA, and later personally visited the disaster area to take part in volunteer recovery efforts.

‍YOSHIKI's comment:
‍"I offer my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in this heavy rain. I also extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those affected and their families. I have been based in Los Angeles for over 30 years, but Chiba will always be my cherished hometown. It breaks my heart to see my hometown suffer such great damage. I wanted to do what I could for my hometown, and that is why I made this donation. I hope this support will be of some help to those affected and that the circle of support will expand even further. I sincerely hope for the swift recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas, and that everyone can return to a normal life where they can live in peace."

‍YOSHIKI's disaster relief activities
‍Through YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA, the U.S. non-profit public benefit corporation 501(c)(3) he established in 2010, YOSHIKI has for many years supported disaster-stricken areas both in Japan and abroad.

In July 2026, the foundation donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support victims of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. It also donated 50,000 euros each to the Red Cross societies of France and Spain — a combined 100,000 euros (approximately 18 million yen) — in response to the severe wildfires affecting those countries.

Following the massive wildfires that struck Los Angeles in January 2025, YOSHIKI donated a total of $500,000 (approximately 78 million yen at the time) to seven organizations: 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 personally took part in World Central Kitchen's volunteer efforts near Altadena, delivering meals to firefighters, rescue workers, and affected residents.

In 2024, the foundation donated a combined 50 million yen to areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and 10 million yen to victims of the Taiwan earthquake. In 2025, it donated $100,000 (approximately 15.6 million yen at the time) to victims of the Hong Kong fires, and a combined $100,000 (approximately 15.5 million yen at the time) to flood-affected areas in Thailand and Indonesia, continuing its ongoing cross-border support.
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YOSHIKI Foundation America: https://yoshikifoundationamerica.org/