Teruki Gotō

Teruki Gotō, 43, died on June 28, 2026. Teruki Gotō was known publicly as a Japanese musician and political activist. He held a number of nationalist views and ran as a candidate for Mayor of Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo (2013), City Assembly of Chiyoda (2015), Governor of Tokyo (2016), Governor of Tokyo (2020), and Governor of Tokyo (2024). According to his website, he wished to make Japan the "strongest, kindest, and most interesting country in the world." In 2016, his television speech became a meme on the Internet when he ran for governor of Tokyo. He continued to speak prohibited words, and as a result 10% of his speech was censored by NHK without his permission. Public biographical listings identify Gotō as a Japanese musician and political activist. This public record remains centered on Gotō's work as a Japanese musician and political activist and the documented milestones of that career.