Teruki Gotō: key obituary facts
Is Teruki Gotō dead? Yes. Teruki Gotō died on June 28, 2026, at age 43.
Cause of death: Teruki Gotō's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Teruki Gotō known for?
He was a Japanese musician and perennial candidate.
More about Teruki Gotō
Born: 8 December 1982.
Place of birth: Kunitachi.
Gender: male.
Occupation: political activist.
Nationality: Japan.
Also known as: Teruki Goto, Teruki Gotou, Gotō Teruki, Goto Teruki, Gotou Teruki.
Occupations: MusicianPerennial candidate.
Teruki Gotō, a Japanese musician and political activist, died on June 28, 2026.
He was 43. Born on December 8, 1982, in Kunitachi, he was also known as a perennial candidate and took part in several Tokyo campaigns over the years, including races for mayor of Chiyoda Ward in 2013 and for governor of Tokyo in 2016, 2020 and 2024.
Gotō drew attention for his naked election posters and for an Internet meme that emerged from a televised 2016 gubernatorial speech. He also described his political aim as making Japan the “strongest, kindest, and most interesting country in the world.”