Volunteer Recruitment: “Arakawa River Cleanup: A Little Act of Green” (Furusato Seiso Undokai)—(November 28, 2026)
The “Furusato Seiso Undokai” (Hometown Cleanup Sports Festival) began in 2007, bringing together residents, student volunteers, and others for community cleanup activities.
“Arakawa River Cleanup: A Little Act of Green” has been held since 2010 and is one of the festival’s flagship activities, with more than 6,500 participants to date.
This year, WAVOC will be participating as a team for the first time!
Why not start by cleaning up a local riverbank while reflecting on environmental issues such as ocean plastic pollution? It’s a great chance to make a hands-on difference.
First-time volunteers are welcome—and international students curious about volunteering in Japan are especially encouraged to join!
We look forward to seeing you there.
\\ Check out how the event went last time! //
◆ WAVOC Official Website
Date & Time
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 13:00–15:00 (Cancelled in case of bad weather).
The meeting point and time will be informed to the registered participants later.
Location
Arakawa riverbank near the south end of Senju-Shinbashi Bridge (15-minute walk from the west exit of JR Kita-Senju Station)
Program
13:00–13:30 Opening & safety briefing
13:30–14:30 Cleanup activity, waste sorting & counting
14:30–15:00 Closing ceremony & group photo
Who Can Join
Waseda University students (international students very welcome!)
Capacity
10 participants
* If applications exceed the available number of places, a lottery will be held.
How to Apply
Apply via the online form below:
【Application Form】
Deadline: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00
Registration may close early if capacity is reached.
What to Bring / Wear
・Hat
・Work gloves
・Long-sleeved shirt
・Long pants
・Comfortable shoes or boots you don’t mind getting dirty (thick-soled shoes recommended)
＊Some areas may be muddy, so your shoes and clothes may get dirty.
Supervision
WAVOC staff will accompany participants throughout the event.
Notes
・Please follow staff instructions during the activity.
・Photos/videos may be taken for WAVOC’s website and promotional materials. If you have any concerns about being photographed, please let staff know on the day
Organizer
Furusato Seiso Undokai Executive Committee
Contact
The Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center, Waseda University (WAVOC)
Email : [email protected]
