The third installment of the "ONE TEAM PROJECT" features: A video dialogue between YOSHIKI and Professor Yamanaka Live piano performances of "masterpieces" are also included.

On November 2, the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games released "Prelude to 2020" (approx. 6 min), a dialogue video featuring musician YOSHIKI and Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate Professor Shinya Yamanaka (Director, Kyoto University iPS Cell Research Institute), as the third installment of the "ONE TEAM PROJECT."
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This project, launched in August, aims to build momentum for the Tokyo 2020 Games by uniting leading Japanese cultural figures and artists to promote the event.
The first installment featured kabuki actor Ebizo Ichikawa, while the second included kyogen performer Mansai Nomura and karate athlete Kiyo Shimizu.

In the third installment video, the two, who are also close friends in private, engage in a cross-talk based on the theme "Expectations for 2020." Despite being an unusual pairing, viewers can see these two top runners in their respective fields share their special thoughts about 2020.
The segment concludes with YOSHIKI presenting Professor Yamanaka with a live piano performance of his famous song "Forever Love."

　
After recording, YOSHIKI commented, "Sharing our thoughts on 2020 with Professor Yamanaka renewed my resolve to become a musician who shines on the world stage. For the athletes aiming for the Games, I want to offer my heartfelt support as a fellow dreamer. I hope everyone who watches the video feels the same way."
Professor Yamanaka remarked, "I was reminded that 2020 will be a crucial year both for me and for Japan. As someone who loves sports myself, I'm even more excited for the Games now. I hope this video sparks greater anticipation for the Games among many people. YOSHIKI's live performance was a moment of pure bliss."