Japanese fans amazes the world by their act in the world cup.

After the World Cup Match, Japan Fans Impresses The World by Cleaning Up the Stadium

In every big event, there will be a large number of crowds. And with that, lots of trash will be left behind. So, there will be a lot of work for the maintenance. 

After this year's World Cup match, the audience area is usually left with food waste, cups, and different kind of wrappers scattered everywhere.

Japanese fans certainly had reason to go wild and celebrate. Their team won their opening game, beating Colombia 2-1, and securing the team's first victory against a South American side.

Japanese fans

But after the match, Japanese fans also did their remarkable share of sweeping: meticulously cleaning up their rows and seats in the stadium.

They brought with them large trash bags, and these fans scouted each rows picking up leftovers, to leave the place just as neat as they had found it.

And not for the first time - supporters of the "Samurai Blue" have never failed to stick to their good manners.

Japanese fans enjoying the world cup.

It is something that comes as a surprise to many foreigners attending matches in Japan.

But their acts aren't that surprising. Japanese have been doing it since early childhood. They were reared to do chores like cooking their own food and cleaning their classrooms and hallway at the school.

"They might leave a bottle or some kind of food package on the ground and then it's often the case that people get tapped on the shoulder by Japanese people indicating they should clean up or take it home but can't leave it there," Japan-based football journalist Scott McIntyre says.

Their act is a sign of respect and politeness.

"Cleaning up after football matches is an extension of basic behaviors that are taught in school, where the children clean their school classrooms and hallways," explains Scott North, a professor of sociology at Osaka University.

With constant reminders throughout their childhood, these behaviors become habits for a lifetime.

These Japanese fans post-match cleaning spree becomes an instant hit on social media. 

Japanese fans cleaning the stadium.

Some it may sound bland and boring, but this is the reality of a country that's been built on respect and politeness. 

"I think it's a wonderful thing that the World Cup brings so many nations and people together and get to learn and exchange these kinds of things. That's the beauty of football," Mcintyre added.

“Manners and politeness will never become old-fashioned.”

-      Auliq Ice