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'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
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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.
Key facts
- 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.
- 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"
- said the 20-year-old, clasping a beer and a couple of cups, and wearing Japan's blue shirt.
- said North, an American who has lived in Japan for about 40 years.
Summary
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".