[The Epoch Times, Tachwedd 24, 2022](Reported by Epoch Times reporter Chen Juncun) The 2022 FIFA World Cup is being held in Qatar (or translated to Qatar). Sharp-eyed people found it surprising that Japanese fans took the initiative to clean up the litter in the stadium stands after the opening match.
The 22nd FIFA World Cup officially debuted in Qatar on November 20. In the first opening match, the host team Qatar faced Ecuador, attracting a large number of spectators. But Qatar lost 2 consecutive goals in the first half, eventually losing the match 0-2.
Although the stands and walkways of the stadium were littered with litter, witnesses saw a group of Japanese fans carrying rubbish bags to clean up the rubbish after the match.
Producer and internet celebrity Omar Farooq from Bahrain captured the group of fans wearing Japanese shirts, uniforms or national flags picking up trash in the stalls and shared it on Instagram.
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Farook said: “Someone convinced me that this was a normal situation. These Japanese fans decided to clean the stands. It’s not even their game!”
“When I asked them: ‘Why do you clear things that have nothing to do with you?’ one replied: ‘The Japanese don’t leave their rubbish. We respect this place.'” he said.
This cleanliness seems to be reflected in Japanese culture, where fans have previously cleaned up litter at events such as the last World Cup.
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), on June 19, 2018, Japan defeated Colombia 2-1 and became the first Asian team to defeat a South American team in the World Cup. After the match, Japanese fans also picked up litter in the stands with the litter bags they brought with them.
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Japanese sports reporter Scott McIntyre is not surprised that Japanese fans are actively picking up litter. “It’s not just part of football culture, it’s part of Japanese culture,” he told the BBC.
He said: “You often hear people say that football reflects culture. A big point in Japanese society is to make sure everything is tidy. This is true in all competitions, and of course football. “
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