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  • The Kaminarimon gate at Sensōji, Asakusa. (© Pixta)

    The Kaminarimon gate at Sensōji, Asakusa. (© Pixta)

  • The red-brick elegance of Tokyo Station makes it an attraction for visitors in its own right. (© Pixta)

    The red-brick elegance of Tokyo Station makes it an attraction for visitors in its own right. (© Pixta)

  • Unlike most prefectures, Tokyo does not have a general mascot associated with it. Miraitowa (left) and Someity were memorable Tokyo 2020 characters. The name for the Olympic mascot Miraitowa derives from the Japanese words for “future” (mirai) and “eternity” (towa) while the name for Paralympic mascot Someity comes from the somei yoshino variety of cherry trees, and also evokes the English “so mighty.” Both designs are influenced by the 2020 logos with their Ichimatsu moyō checkered pattern. (© Jiji)

    Unlike most prefectures, Tokyo does not have a general mascot associated with it. Miraitowa (left) and Someity were memorable Tokyo 2020 characters. The name for the Olympic mascot Miraitowa derives from the Japanese words for “future” (mirai) and “eternity” (towa) while the name for Paralympic mascot Someity comes from the somei yoshino variety of cherry trees, and also evokes the English “so mighty.” Both designs are influenced by the 2020 logos with their Ichimatsu moyō checkered pattern. (© Jiji)

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