Japanese fans cleaned up rubbish from the stands after their World Cup match against the Netherlands, using blue plastic bags to collect litter. This behavior is described as part of Japanese culture and an act of respect for players, venues, and supporters. Japanese fans have cleaned up after matches in previous World Cups. According to Al Jazeera, Japanese fans also cleaned up after their match against Tunisia. According to SCMP, Japanese fans learned the habit of cleaning up after matches in primary school. According to the Times of India, the practice was first seen in 1998. According to Mainichi, Japanese football manager Moriyasu acknowledged Japanese fans for cleaning up the stands.