Takamitsu Ota: key obituary facts
Is Takamitsu Ota dead? Yes. Takamitsu Ota died on August 12, 2026, at age 56.
Cause of death: Takamitsu Ota's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Takamitsu Ota known for?
He was a Japanese association football player.
More about Takamitsu Ota
Born: 19 July 1970.
Place of birth: Shizuoka Prefecture.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Japan.
Career began: 1989.
Takamitsu Ota, a Japanese footballer who played for Shimizu S-Pulse, Consadole Sapporo and Jatco TT, died on August 12, 2026, aged 56.
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture on July 19, 1970, he began his career in 1989 after graduating from Shimizu Commercial High School. He joined Fujitsu that year and later moved to Toyota Motors in 1990 before returning to his local area with Shimizu S-Pulse in 1992.
Ota went on to appear regularly as a midfielder from 1993, though his opportunities became more limited in 1995.