The Olympic torch was designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and unveiled 19 March 2019 ; the design is inspired by cherry blossoms , with 5 petal-shaped columns around the tip of the torch , and a rose-gold " sakura gold " color finish . Their construction will incorporate aluminium recycled from unused shelters deployed in the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2020 Summer Olympics torch relay