The Tokyo 2020 Games motto is "United by Emotion" (video available)
The Games motto is a simple English message of 3 to 5 words that sharpens the Games vision and captures the essence of the ideas and concepts the Games organizers wish to share with the world, representing the stance of the Tokyo Games. In recent Games, it has played an important role, being displayed at competition venues, in city decorations, and on digital media.
The motto for the 2016 Rio Games was "A new world," while the 2012 London Games featured "Inspire a generation."
"United by Emotion" embodies the belief that "only when people are connected by emotion and inspiration can they imagine beyond barriers and recognize each other." The Organizing Committee stated, "The moment when people from around the world gather in Tokyo to share the inspiration of the Games is fast approaching. Throughout the preparation and hosting of the Games, we will advance toward success under this motto. We hope you look forward to the time when this motto will color Tokyo, the cities of our municipalities, the competition venues, and the hearts of the people."
The reference Japanese translation is "感動で、私たちは一つになる。" (Through emotion, we become one.), but since the Games motto is exclusively in English, the Organizing Committee will not use this reference translation externally.
Furthermore, the Organizing Committee produced a "Statement Movie" to communicate the Games motto widely and clearly. Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka was featured as the symbol to convey the motto to the world. In the movie, Osaka reads aloud the sentiment embodied in the motto.
To commemorate the motto's announcement, the Tokyo Skytree will display the motto on its observation deck via laser mapping from February 17 to March 25. Additionally, on February 17 only, it will feature special lighting alternating between the five Olympic symbol colors and the three Paralympic colors.
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