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Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win

Al Jazeera Monday 22 June 2026, 03:14 UTC 1 min read
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Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win Many Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands. The practice is known in Japan as gomi hiroi, which emphasises on taking responsibility for shared spaces. Published On 22 Jun 2026

Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win Many Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands. The practice is known in Japan as gomi hiroi, which emphasises on taking responsibility for shared spaces. Published On 22 Jun 2026
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