Learn more about the vibrant Japanese capital city that will host this year's Olympics, and find out what they have chosen for mascots and medal designs, below. This is Miraitowa (pronounced ...

Did you know that Japan has over 3,000 different mascots representing everything from cities to events? During the pandemic they may not be out as much, but usually you would see them around ...

Organizers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled the event mascots in February. Two humanoid characters clad in traditional Japanese checkered patterns. More than 2,000 entries ...

a clothing company that dressed Japan’s Olympic team, and Sun Arrow, which produced the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic mascots. Some company officials have already been convicted but did not ...

Sun Arrow manufactured dolls of the Tokyo Olympic mascot called Miraitowa, which combines the Japanese words “mirai” (future) and “towa” (forever). It also produced Someity, the Paralympic ...

The mascot launch schedule is also under discussion. A summer 2018 date is touted by Japanese media. An independent commission was introduced to select the Olympic mascot following the scandal ...

(ATR) Tokyo 2020 mascots will be available for purchase in Japan after being shown to the public for the first time, organizers said. A total of 139 items will go on sale on July 22, 65 Olympic ...

The Olympics are on the horizon, learn about the history of the Olympic mascots and why they have become so iconic. Take your marks, get set and take on the ultimate Olympic mascot quiz!