03/15/2025
NAMIBIA
Coming soon...
04/05/2025
EL SALVADOR
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04/22/2025
VIETNUM
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04/26/2025
INDIA
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05/18/2025
PALAU
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Amount of Collected Trash
1773.98kg
Number of Participants
1458people
The location map for national qualifiers has been update.
“THE NIPPON FOUNDATION SPOGOMI WORLD CUP 2025” Special site is now open!
The global issue of marine litter continues to escalate, with approximately 80% originating from land-based sources, particularly urban areas. The last line of defense in preventing this issue is litter collection. Last year, the first-ever “SPOGOMI” World Cup, which saw participation from 21 countries, made a huge impact by connecting nations and people, and spreading the practice of litter-picking from Japan on a global scale.
And finally, the much-anticipated “THE NIPPON FOUNDATION SPOGOMI WORLD CUP 2025” has been officially announced!
Teams from around the world will gather again for intense competition, surpassing the excitement of the previous event. Through litter-picking, friendships and cooperation will form across borders, creating inspiring moments where sports and environmental protection come together.
This global movement is far from over. It will continue to grow, with ongoing efforts aimed at changing our future for the better.
the SPOGOMI WORLD CUP
Concept Movie
What is SPOGOMI?
SPOGOMI is a sport invented in 2008 by the representative of Social Sports Initiative,
Mamitsuka Kenichi, under the slogan,
“Trash pickup is a sport!
the official SPOGOMI website
Teams of multiple people compete by collecting trash within a designated area and time limit. Points are awarded based on the amount and types of trash collected. In the World Cup format, teams consist of three members, with a time limit of one hour, plus an additional 20 minutes for sorting the trash.
Anyone can participate in the preliminary rounds, regardless of age, gender, or disability. The appeal of “SPOGOMI” lies in the fact that, with teamwork, strategy, and tactics, anyone has the potential to win.
The World Cup, featuring representatives from various countries, is planned to be held in Japan in October 2025. Leading up to the event, preliminary and national tournaments will be held across all 47 prefectures in Japan, while preliminary rounds are expected to take place in more than 30 countries across the six major continents.
Amount of Collected Trash
193,120kg
Cumulative Participants
165,321people
(From 2008 to November 2024)
Volume of Marine Waste
Causes of Marine Waste
Types of Marine Waste
The Persistence of Marine Waste
The Future of Marine Waste
Source: Recent Trends in Marine Waste (Ministry of the Environment, Japan)
About the rulesTo learn more about SPOGOMI, please see
the official SPOGOMI website
or official social media accounts.
Location map for national qualifiers
Qualifying tournaments will be held in various countries around the world.
The winning team will qualify for the World Cup in Japan.
NAMIBIA
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EL SALVADOR
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VIETNUM
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INDIA
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PALAU
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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MALAYSIA
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SRI LANKA
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GERMANY
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BOLIVIA
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UK
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AUSTRALIA
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BRAZIL
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BULGARIA
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CANADA
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CHINA
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ESTONIA
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FRANCE
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HONDURAS
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INDONESIA
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MOROCCO
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PHILIPPINES
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SAUDI ARABIA
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SENEGAL
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SOLOMON ISLANDS
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SOUTH AFRICA
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SOUTH KOREA
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SPAIN
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SWEDEN
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THAILAND
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TUNISIA
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USA
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PAKISTAN
