# Soccer: 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. The Japanese team is appearing at their eighth straight World Cup and their fans’ cleanliness has become their international calling card. Cleaning chores are a part of Japanese education from an early age, and children can be seen scrubbing floors and tables at schools every day.
Soccer: This is our culture: Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium