X-Nico

4 unusual facts about X Japan


Dio Kobayashi

He participated in a 2001 charity tour, 'Wa', with Toshi, vocalist of the metal band X Japan.

Hard Luck Woman

X Japan members Toshi, hide and Pata performed a cover at Nissan Power Station on October 18, 1991.

Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ

Japanese rock artists such as Glay, X Japan, Alice Nine, The Gazette, Nightmare, Gackt, and L'Arc-en-Ciel have also been on the show performing their hit singles as well as playing games with the hosts.

One notable example of this is when X Japan co-founder Yoshiki noted the Shibuya-based restaurant La Rochelle as his favorite place.


Japanese youth culture

The youth culture in Japan began in the mid-1980s with the style visual kei with bands such as D'erlanger, X Japan and Buck Tick.

Richard Fortus

In March 2008 Fortus was one of the guest guitarists on the upcoming shows of X Japan at the Tokyo Dome.

Zeppet Store

Zeppet Store (stylized as ZEPPET STORE) is a Japanese alternative rock band, who became known after X Japan guitarist hide signed them to his label LEMONed in 1996.


see also

Shiroi Yoru

Footage from this concert was used in the X Japan Virtual Shock 001 video game released for the Sega Saturn on October 20, 1995.