Tokyo's cleanliness results from removing public trash cans, leading citizens to take personal responsibility for waste disposal.

The article examines Tokyo's exceptional cleanliness and strong sanitation practices, contrasting them with litter issues in American cities. It attributes Japan's cleanliness partly to the removal of public trash cans after the 1995 sarin gas attack, prompting citizens to take personal responsibility for waste disposal. The author questions why American cities cannot implement similar standards and practices to enhance their urban environments.

September 15, 2024
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