Artefacts

Tokyo 2020, cup with manga characters.

Physical description

Cup with lid with 9 characters of manga. Capacity: 270 ml.

Created

Created: Gambit Created: Asatsu-DK Created: Comité d'organisation des Jeux de la XXXIIe Olympiade en 2020 à Tokyo

Materials

melamine

Colors

red, white

Dimension

ø 8.8 x 9 cm, 102 g

Type of item

Souvenirs -> Glass

Reference number

235497

Keywords

drawing Strip cartoon Tokyo 2020, Olympic Games Olympic emblem

Notes

It was quite the unexpected treat when then-Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo appeared dressed as Super Mario during the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony. Manga is an integral part of Japanese society, so it makes sense that a number of iconic characters have been selected as Games ambassadors, like Sailor Moon, Son Goku, Shin-chan and Astro. If you’re a manga fan or just keen to learn more about it, head to the first floor of the Museum for the Sport X Manga exhibition!