Tokyo giving out free furoshiki from Pikachu’s designer to help tourists carry their garbage home
The traditional, reusable cloth that can be converted into a bag is part of a new campaign designed to “Keep Tokyo Clean.” As we’ve covered before, public trash cans are a fairly rare sight throughout Japan. They were largely removed from public spaces following the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack as an added security […]
In Tokyo, the local government is launching a campaign called "Keep Tokyo Clean" to address the growing issue of littering among international tourists. This initiative involves distributing free furoshiki – traditional, reusable cloths that can be transformed into bags – to help tourists carry their garbage home. The furoshiki, available in various designs featuring Tokyo's AI-powered PR avatars, are made from recycled polyester and come with instructions on how to fold them into practical bags.
The campaign aims to promote cleanliness and discourage littering throughout Tokyo Prefecture by offering the furoshiki at hotels, tourist information centers, and other public locations for the next several months.
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