is a Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet as a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party.
Terata is a native of Yokote, Akita and graduated from Chuo University.
Terata was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2003.
He served as a Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan from February to December 2012.
He is the son of former governor of Akita Prefecture Sukeshiro Terata. His wife is Shizuka Terata member of the House of Councillors.