Following Japan’s victory over Tunisia in the World Cup, Japanese fans were widely praised for cleaning up the Monterrey stadium. The act, a customary practice in Japan known as “gomi hiroi,” demonstrates a cultural emphasis on collective responsibility and respect for public spaces. Photos and videos of the fans collecting trash circulated widely on social media, garnering positive reactions globally. This isn’t the first instance of Japanese fans cleaning up after games during the World Cup, with similar displays observed in previous tournaments. The gesture has been highlighted as a stark contrast to the behavior sometimes seen from supporters of other nations. It underscores a deeply ingrained cultural value of leaving places better than they found them. The act has generated significant positive publicity for Japan during the tournament.