WHAT IS SPOGOMI?
SPOGOMI is an abbreviation of “Sport Gomihiroi (=picking up trash)”, a sport in which teams compete against each other for points awarded according to the amount and type of trash picked up in a given area within a set time limit. The slogan “Picking up trash is a sport!” is the slogan for the sport, which was born in Japan in 2008.
The fun of SPOGOMI is not only cleaning up trash, but with teamwork, and depending on strategy and tactics, anyone can “win,” regardless of age or gender.
This is the first time that this event will be held in order to reduce the amount of trash that flows into the ocean and to create an opportunity for many people to focus on the marine waste problem, as the problem of marine waste is becoming more serious worldwide, and most of the marine waste is generated from land and cities.
The winners of the qualifiers, which will be held in approximately 20 countries around the world, will represent their country and receive a ticket to the World Cup scheduled to be held in Japan (Tokyo) in October 2025.
There is no age limit and everyone is welcome to participate for free. Please bring your friends and family and register a team of three people.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications may be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis or by lottery, so please apply as soon as possible.
[Application Period] From June 1st 2025
We will notify you of your acceptance or rejection of your application to the email address you have provided us with
We are sincerely looking forward to your participation!
★Please check the details below and submit your application through this form.
＝Competition Overview＝
Date: 27th July 2025
Time: 10:30
※Registration will open from 10:00
*The event will be held rain or shine. It may be cancelled in case of stormy weather.
Meeting place：Hackney Parks Center *The competition area for picking up trash will be announced shortly before the event.
Please read and be aware of the following:
＝Application Guidelines＝
・Each team must have three members.
・If any member of the team is under 12 years old, at least one member of the team must be 18 years old or older.
・A participant under the age of 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before participating.
・Wheelchair users are welcome to participate in the event. Please note that the competition venue may be difficult to move around depending on the location.
・Two of the three participants must be nationals of the qualifying country.
・If you wish to change the members of the team, please let us know before registration on the day of the event.
・Must have or be in the process of obtaining a passport.
・Must be able to travel to Japan (within October 2025) in the event of winning the competition.
*The competition will cover the cost of travel to Japan, accommodation, meals, and any other expenses deemed necessary. *If for some reason a member of the qualifying team is unable to come to Japan for the World Cup, up to two members may be replaced (if all three members are unable to come to Japan, the second-placed team will be considered the representative).
＝Other notifications regarding the day of the event＝
・Please wear clothes suitable for physical activity on the day of the event. Changing rooms will not be provided.
・The 0rganiserswill provide work gloves (for 3 people), garbage bags (number of bags required), and tongs (up to 1 tong per team).No items not provided by the management may be used for trash pickup.
・Please bring your own umbrellas or rain gear if there is a chance of rain.
・If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, we will notify you by 5:00 p.m. the day before the event.
・Please note that photos and videos taken on the day of the event may be used later in web pages and publicity materials related to the event.
・There is no fee to participate in the event, but participants will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from the venue.
Full Terms & Conditions are available here
SPOGOMI in the UK 