October 11, 2025 Ehime Smile SpoGOMI "Uwajima Stage - City Cleanup Operation!"
Ehime’s SpoGOMI Uwajima Stage – Big Cleanup Strategy!
| Organizer | Ehime Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 11, 2025 – From 9:00 AM |
| Venue | Uwajima City Central Shopping Arcade |
| Format | Teams of 3 people |
🌏 Event Overview
SpoGOMI (Sports Garbage Pickup) is the "most eco-friendly sport on Earth," where teams work together to pick up garbage within a designated area during a time limit, competing for points based on the "type" and "quantity" of trash collected. This Uwajima stage was held with the aim of joyfully clearing away hidden trash in the city.
🌊 Purpose of the Event
It is said that 80% of marine litter originates from "trash that flows out from the city." To break the cycle of trash flowing from city to river to sea, it is crucial for local residents to work together to collect street garbage.
💡 Event Highlights
Participants of all ages, including parents and children, students, and seniors, took part in the competition in teams of three. With rules where different types of garbage yielded different points, each team strategized and navigated the area. It became an event where participants could experience the satisfaction of both city cleanup and sports.
🏆 Impressions and Results
Some participants commented that they were "troubled by how clean the town was," which reflected the success of local beautification efforts. The winning team, consisting of a preschooler and a guardian, made for a joyful awards ceremony.
Ehime’s “SpoGOMI” in Uwajima – Big Cleanup Strategy!
| Organizer | Ehime Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 11, 2025 – From 9:00 AM |
| Venue | Uwajima City Shopping Arcade |
| Format | Teams of 3 people |
🌏 What is SpoGOMI?
SpoGOMI is a competitive trash pickup event where teams collect garbage within a designated area and earn points based on the type and amount of waste collected. It’s often referred to as “the most eco-friendly sport on Earth.”
🌊 Purpose of the Event
It is said that 80% of marine litter originates from cities. By picking up trash from the streets before it reaches rivers and oceans, participants help prevent marine pollution from the ground up.
💡 On the Day
Participants from all generations—families, students, and seniors—joined in, forming teams of three. They developed strategies based on the point system and covered the town while picking up garbage. It was an engaging event that combined environmental action and sportsmanship.
🏆 Results & Reflections
One participant humorously noted, “There wasn’t much trash, which made it hard to compete!” This remark actually highlighted how clean the town has become. The winning team was a parent-child group, marking the day with heartwarming smiles and applause.