Cosplayers Compete To Collect Trash In "SPOGOMI" Competition In Tokyo

TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 31: Garbage bags are seen during "SPOGOMI in Ariake" at Ariake Garden on May 31, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. As part of Zero Marine Waste Week, which runs from May 30 to June 8, the Tokyo Bay Area hosted "SPOGOMI," a unique event combining environmental action and sports. Participants, many dressed as popular anime and manga characters, competed to collect the largest quantity and best quality of litter within a set time limit. The event aims to raise awareness about marine pollution while engaging the community in a creative and impactful cleanup effort, reflecting Japan's growing movement toward sustainability and environmental stewardship. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)