Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium: ‘This is our culture’

ARLINGTON, United States — Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was “Japanese culture” to tidy up after themselves. Spectators stayed behind after the 2-2 draw to make sure they left the stadium as they found it, meticulously picking up litter and stuffing it into blue plastic bags. It is a habit first learned at primary school and Japan fan Eita Tanaka told AFP that “we have to think about everyone”. READ: World Cup: Japan fights back in 2-2 Netherlands thriller “Japanese people think that when we […]... Keep on reading: Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium: ‘This is our culture’