When was Shōkō Asahara born?

Shōkō Asahara was born on March 2, 1955 in Yatsushiro.

How many days has Shōkō Asahara lived?

Shōkō Asahara has lived approximately 23,138 days (lifespan to date of death). Dayze indexes this as day_number for timeline milestones and agent knowledge packs.

Who shares a birthday with Shōkō Asahara?

Notable people born on March 2 (same month and day) are listed at https://dayze.com/born-on/03-02. Agents can also call the Dayze MCP tool notable_pack for birthday_peers on slug shk-asahara.

What does Shōkō Asahara do?

Shōkō Asahara is known as a Notable Trials.

When did Shōkō Asahara die?

Shōkō Asahara passed away on July 6, 2018 in Tokyo Detention House.

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Shōkō Asahara

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Occupation

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Born in

Yatsushiro

Born

March 2, 1955

Zodiac

Pisces

23,138

days lived

age at death

Born

March 2, 1955 in 🇺🇸Yatsushiro

Died

July 6, 2018 in Tokyo Detention House (aged 63)

Zodiac

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Updated Jul 2026

About

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Before Fame

Before founding Aum Shinrikyo, Chizuo Matsumoto failed the bar exam and worked as an acupuncturist. He also briefly served as a local politician.

Trivia

Asahara claimed to have supernatural powers and predicted the end of the world. He was known for his distinctive appearance, including a long beard and robes. Aum Shinrikyo amassed significant wealth through various businesses and donations.

Family Life

Information about Asahara's personal family life is not extensively detailed in the provided text, but he was the leader of a large cult with many followers.

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Sun Sign

Pisces♓︎

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Moon Sign

Cancer♋︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for March 2, 1955

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2018

Day 23,137

Age 63

Execution

Confidence

96%

Jul 6, 2018

Shōkō Asahara was executed by hanging on July 6, 2018, along with other senior members of Aum Shinrikyo.

2011

Day 20,394

Age 55

Final Appeal Failed

Confidence

98%

Jan 1, 2011

2004

Day 17,837

Age 48

Sentenced to Death

Confidence

98%

Jan 1, 2004

1995

Day 14,628

Age 40

Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack

Confidence

98%

Mar 20, 1995

1987

Day 11,628

Age 31

Founding of Aum Shinrikyo

Confidence

96%

Jan 1, 1987

Chizuo Matsumoto founded the doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo, later known as Asahara Shōkō.

1984

Day 10,532

Age 28

Becomes a Monk

Confidence

96%

Jan 1, 1984

Matsumoto became a monk and began to attract followers, laying the groundwork for his cult.

1977

Day 7,976

Age 21

Starts Acupuncture Practice

Confidence

96%

Jan 1, 1977

After failing the bar exam, Matsumoto began practicing acupuncture and traditional medicine.

1955

Day 0

Age 0

Born

Confidence

96%

Mar 2, 1955

Chizuo Matsumoto, who would later become known as Shōkō Asahara, was born on March 2, 1955.

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