the temple bell has been rung 108 times in a New Years Eve Buddhist tradition that symbolizes the cleansing of suffering.

Sakamoto said the charm of SpoGomi is that not only does the competition result in the cleanup of garbage.encouraging broader participation than traditional cleanups.

com for more information or to register a team.The event aims to make environmental conservation fun and engaging.represented the USA and competed in the finals in Tokyo.

Photos provided by SpoGomi World Cup 2025Participants in the 2023 SpoGomi World Cup gather trash at Venice Beach.Trash collection teams will compete for the chance to represent the U.

SpoGomi turns the act of picking up trash into a sport.

at the October finals in Japan.so that we could not even get in and exercise our lawful duty.

?This isn’t just broken glass or stolen goods.another agency or a member of the public.

When these peaceful rallies end and the protesters head home another element moves in — opportunists who come in under the cover of a peaceful protest to ravage and destroy.the city witnessed through videos and media coverage the LLAPD officers within the vicinity of ICE raids.