Overview
- Japan supporters cleaned their section of AT&T Stadium after the June 14, 2026 draw with the Netherlands, gathering litter into blue bags before departing.
- FIFA reposted video of the cleanup on X, calling it respectful, and the footage went viral with coverage across global media.
- Journalists and experts say the practice stems from early school cleaning time known as osouji jikan and a social emphasis on not causing trouble for others.
- The effort included non-Japanese helpers and visible acts of inclusion, such as a fan in a wheelchair and NFL figure Jameis Winston joining in.
- Players and staff also left dressing rooms spotless, volunteers like Hirokazu Tsunoda framed the act as a gateway to wider community work, and the scenes bolstered Japan’s positive international image.