Yoshiki to perform national anthems on opening day
03/13/2025 12:06 PM
Japanese star, who played the anthem on piano at Dodger Stadium last April, will perform national anthems for both U.S. and Japan on opening day Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome.
As part of the ceremony on Tuesday for Dodgers vs. Cubs on opening day at the Tokyo Dome, Japanese star Yoshiki will perform the national anthems for both the U.S. and Japan.
"I feel honored to be part of this major event. I've performed the American anthem at Dodger Stadium and Carnegie Hall, but this will be my first time performing the Japanese national anthem in front of a live audience," Yoshiki said Thursday in a statement. "This will also be my first performance since my neck surgery, but I will do my best to honor these beautiful songs and contribute to the special bond between the U.S., Japan, and the rest of the world."
Yoshiki performed the U.S. national anthem last April 16 at Dodger Stadium, played on piano in a stage from center field.
Tuesday, March 18 is the first of two Dodgers-Cubs games in Japan, with both games of the Tokyo Series televised locally on SportsNet LA, with Joe Davis and Eric Karros on the call. Fox will also televise opening day on Tuesday, with FS1 televising Wednesday's tile. Both games start at 3 a.m. PT.
