Watch the Potential 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Mascots in Action

As 2017 ends, Tokyo's 2020 Olympic games draw slightly closer. As such, officials have unveiled the designs for three pairs of potential mascots for the event, which are set to be voted on by Japanese children. Out of over 2,000 entries, six characters were chosen to represent the Olympics and Paralympics. Ranging from a tanuki to a Manekineko-inspired (lucky cat) design, the very-Japanese designs all take inspiration from the country's folklore and heritage. Following a vote from young Japanese...