2020 Olympic Games Mascot Lapel Pins

Miraitowa (pronounced mee-rah-e-toh-wa) is based on a combination of the Japanese words mirai (future) and towa (eternal). This name was chosen to promote a future full of eternal hope in the hearts of people around the world.

The name of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games mascot was named Someity, (pronounced soh-may-tee) from someiyoshino, a popular cherry blossom variety, and also echoes the English phrase "so powerful." Someity has a tactile cherry sensor that has great spirit and power. It represents the Paralympic athletes overcoming obstacles and redefining the boundaries of challenge.