YOSHIKI to Perform National Anthem at F1 Japanese Grand Prix Final; Live Broadcast on 'YOSHIKI CHANNEL' Scheduled for March 29 (Sun) at 20:30 via Helicopter Transit

A live broadcast of the official program "YOSHIKI CHANNEL" featuring YOSHIKI has been scheduled for March 29 (Sun) at 20:30 JST. YOSHIKI, who will perform the Japanese national anthem at the pre-race ceremony for the "2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Aramco Japanese Grand Prix" at Suzuka Circuit in Mie, plans to travel by helicopter to appear live on the program from Tokyo. He will head straight to the live stream immediately after concluding his performance at the major global event. The broadcast will be available on Niconico Channel (Japan) and YouTube Channel Membership (worldwide, including Japan).

The F1 Japanese Grand Prix is an international event broadcast in over 180 countries and regions, drawing global attention. YOSHIKI will perform the Japanese national anthem on piano and drums during the pre-race ceremony.

This special moment, where music and motorsports intersect, will serve as an iconic performance for the world.

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YOSHIKI has previously performed at various domestic and international ceremonies and events. His credits include composing the celebratory song for the 10th anniversary of the Emperor's enthronement, the official image song for the Aichi Expo, and the official theme song for the Golden Globe Awards. Furthermore, in March of last year, he performed both the Japanese and American national anthems at the MLB opening game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome. That performance drew significant attention as his first public appearance following a long recovery from his third cervical spine surgery. Given this track record on the international stage, there are high expectations for his performance at this year's F1 Japanese Grand Prix.

On the program, YOSHIKI plans to discuss his feelings immediately after performing on the international stage of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix and share behind-the-scenes stories from the ceremony. Sascha, the "Fuji TV F1 Navigator" known for his F1 commentary, is also scheduled to appear remotely to convey the excitement from Suzuka. (Note: The schedule may change depending on the race situation.)

Additionally, YOSHIKI is scheduled to hold his full-scale comeback concert, "YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026: Eve of Awakening - Tokyo 3 Nights, Chapter 1 to the World," the following week. He will share his thoughts, concepts, and highlights regarding this upcoming performance.

YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026

Dates: April 3 (Fri), 4 (Sat), 5 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Tokyo Garden Theater

Details: https://jp.yoshiki.net/info/7740/

Furthermore, as the second chapter of his classical world tour, he will perform in Los Angeles at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17, 2026.