The Olympic mascot is called Miraitowa， which is derived from the Japanese words “mirai” (future) and “towa” (eternity). This name was chosen to promote a future full of eternal hope in the hearts of people all over the world.

With its traditional and futurist style， the mascot embodies both the old and the new， echoing the concept of "innovation from harmony". Its forehead bears the emblem of the Tokyo 2020 Games， whose traditional chessboard motif is composed of indigo blue rectangles of three different sizes.