They first performed this service on February 6, after they discussed how terrible the litter was after the road was opened to pedestrians for the first time that day. They haven't missed a single day since then. The stretch of road in front of Central Square, about halfway between the station and Zenkoji, sees more trash than usual on nights when Japanese or other famous athletes have received their medals. We can't show them a shameful image of our hometown. The trash collectors will keep doing this important job until the Games end.
Volunteers are hard at work cleaning up after the crowds of spectators.