Key facts
- Japanese fans cleaned stadium trash after a 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands.
- The tradition of cleaning stadiums after matches began in 1998.
- Fans celebrated a World Cup draw at Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing.
- After celebrating, fans cleared the streets for traffic when the lights changed.
- The incident highlights Japan's reputation for public discipline and order.
Japanese football fans have garnered global attention for their civic responsibility following a World Cup draw. After celebrating the 2-2 match against the Netherlands at Tokyo's busy Shibuya Crossing, the fans quickly cleared the streets for traffic when the lights changed. This behavior, captured in a viral video, has been widely admired and contrasted with less orderly celebrations in other cities. The incident underscores Japan's reputation for public discipline and order, a practice often attributed to cultural norms and early education. Previously, Japanese fans were also noted for cleaning stadium sections after matches, a tradition that began in 1998.