- The Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascot’s name was revealed on July 22, 2018 as Miraitowa (pronounced mee-rah-e-toh-wa).
- According to the organizer committee, the mascot is based on the Japanese words mirai (future) and towa (eternity) combined.
- Miraitowa was chosen to promote a future full of eternal hope in the hearts of people all over the world.
- The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic mascot’s name was also revealed on July 22, as Someity, (pronounced soh-may-tee) which comes from someiyoshino, a popular cherry blossom variety.
- Someity echoes the English phrase “so mighty”. Someity has tactile cherry blossom sensors and exhibits enormous mental and physical strength. It represents Paralympic athletes who overcome obstacles and redefine the boundaries of what is possible.
