Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- 1 With pride in the spring land—Environmental beautification and cleanup (litter picking) in 2026
- 2 30 people united in spirit as they walked 2km round trip to pick up trash.
- 3 The hands that picked up the trash touched the life of spring.
- 4 The careful sorting reflects a deep care for the town.
- 5 Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki also participated as a member.
- 6 After finishing the cleaning, everyone gathered together.
- 7 To all those who love this town, my deepest gratitude.
- 8 YouTube videos
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With pride in the spring land—Environmental beautification and cleanup (litter picking) in 2026
The members of the Yawara Neighborhood Association's "Yawara Genki Club" gathered quietly but with firm resolve. The day before, strong winds had raged, raising concerns about the weather, but on the day of the event, the temperature was 10℃, and it was a calm spring morning with a clear blue sky. It was as if nature was blessing their actions.
Please note that "Yawara Genki Club" is the new club name officially decided at the Wacho Neighborhood Association General Meeting in January 2026. With this new name, our activities have started again this year with great energy.
30 people united in spirit as they walked 2km round trip to pick up trash.
Under the leadership of Chairman Nobuyuki Kanayama, about 30 members participated. Each person, armed with a garbage bag and tongs, began a joint cleanup activity of the Wacho neighborhood association, picking up trash along town roads and prefectural roads (2km each way) for about an hour round trip.
Even in places with unstable footing, such as beside rice paddies and on the slopes of embankments, the participants moved with remarkable agility. They swiftly collected cans, wood scraps, and plastic waste one after another. Their movements reflected the physical strength they had cultivated over many years living in this land, and the strong hearts they had for their town.
The hands that picked up the trash touched the life of spring.
I encountered a truly moving moment during the cleaning process!
Cherry blossom buds beginning to swell, clusters of horsetails, and Adonis amurensis flowers announcing the happiness of spring.
And then the horsetails sprout vigorously, piercing through the asphalt—my heart trembled at their overwhelming vitality, and at that moment, my hands, picking up trash, touched the life of spring!
The land of Hokuryu Town warmly welcomes those who come to clean in this way.
The careful sorting reflects a deep care for the town.
The collected waste was carefully and meticulously sorted into combustible waste, non-combustible waste, bottles, cans, and plastic bottles.
The sheer number of items filled the back of a pickup truck. As everyone carefully sorted through each item, the quiet determination of the Hokuryu townspeople—that "keeping the town clean is simply what it means to be a town resident"—shined through.
Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki also participated as a member.
On this day, Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki also participated as a member of the "Yawara Genki Club." Despite his busy schedule and it being a holiday, he took the time to work hard for the beautification of the town—we express our heartfelt respect and gratitude for his efforts.
Transcending social standing and carrying the same garbage bags, these people embankments embankments represent the most beautiful example of the "spirit of harmony" in Hokuryu Town.
After finishing the cleaning, everyone gathered together.
After about an hour of cleaning, all the participants gathered together. Everyone's faces were beaming with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Drinks and pastries were distributed, and everyone dispersed amidst friendly smiles.
Beyond the words "Thank you for your hard work," I could almost hear an unspoken promise: "Let's do this again next year."
To all those who love this town, my deepest gratitude.
The members of the "Yawara Genki Club" have been carrying out environmental beautification activities every year, aiming for a beautiful, litter-free Hokuryu Town. Each step they take continues to protect the pride of this town.
It's not flashy. They don't expect anything in return. They simply love their town, and they want it to stay beautiful—that pure spirit has been etched into the spring landscape once again this year.
With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers for the proud activities of the people who deeply love Hokuryu Town, "Yawara Genki Club - 2026 Environmental Beautification Cleanup (Garbage Collection)."
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