火炬作为奥运精神的象征，旨在将每一个人的感受具象化地表达出来。2020东京奥运会的火炬造型取自日本传统的樱花纹样（Sakuramon），融合了传统和现代科技。2020年东京残奥会的吉祥物SOMEITY的名称和设计也同样以樱花为原型。The torch is a symbol designed to embody the feelings ofeveryone supporting the Olympic Games.Unitingtradition and modern technology, the shape of the torchforTokyo 2020Olympics resembles that of aJapanese traditional “Sakuramon” cherry blossom emblem. Thename of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games mascot SOMEITY and itsdesign also come from this flower.2020东京奥运会火炬，Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch火炬的塑形使用了与新干线列车相同的铝挤压制造技术，实现了无缝式的单体构造。火炬的制作也体现了恢复和可持续的精神：火炬材料来源于东日本大地震后建造的临时住房留下的铝废料（30%），将目睹过城市重生的材料转变为和平的象征。这一做法将向世界讲述这些遭受灾难的地区一步一步逐渐恢复的过程。aluminium construction from temporary housing built in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake waste was used to create the torchIt was shaped into this form using the same aluminium extrusion technology used in the manufacture of Shinkansen bullet trains. It forms a seamless, single piece in a form that symbolises the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay,created by fusing Japanese tradition and modern technology. The manufacture of the torch embodies thespirit of recovery and consideration for sustainability.Aluminium construction waste from temporary housing built inthe aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake was used to create it, transforming materials that witnessed there building of shattered lives into a symbol of peace. This will convey to the world the extent to which the affected areas are recovering, one step at a time.设计还考虑了火焰本身的形状。五朵“花瓣”形成的五束火光在中央汇聚成一束更大的火焰，用于燃烧的部分采用了多项技术创新，包括催化反应等。The torch is also designed to depict the shape of a flame. The five flames generated from the petal unite at the centre of the torch, generating even greater brilliance. A number of technological innovations have been deployed in the combustion section that lights the torch, including catalytic reaction.手柄部分的重量使任何人都可以轻松地将火炬举起。有视觉障碍的人士还可以通过手柄上的定位标记来确定火炬的前后方向。这是一个真正为所有人而做的设计。The weight and shape of the torch grip is designed to make iteasy for anyone to handle. It includes a positioning mark indicating the front of the torch designed for those with avisual impairment. The torch is simply created for everyone.