Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Friday he was proud that the country's fans had forged a global reputation for tidying up after themselves at the World Cup -- as long as it does not put cleaners out of work.
Footage went viral online after ***** an supporters were seen putting their rubbish in blue plastic bags following Sunday's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas.
Fans told AFP it was "Japanese culture" to leave any public place cleaner than when they arrived.
Speaking on the eve of ***** an's second group game, against Tunisia on Saturday in Mexico, Moriyasu said: "I think this is one part of the ***** anese culture that we can be proud of in the world."
It extends to his squad, who left the changing room at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium immaculate after the game.
Footage went viral online after ***** an supporters were seen putting their rubbish in blue plastic bags following Sunday's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas.
Fans told AFP it was "Japanese culture" to leave any public place cleaner than when they arrived.
Speaking on the eve of ***** an's second group game, against Tunisia on Saturday in Mexico, Moriyasu said: "I think this is one part of the ***** anese culture that we can be proud of in the world."
It extends to his squad, who left the changing room at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium immaculate after the game.
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