'Thrilling! Garbage Picking 2026' in Shinjuku & Online: Connecting People and Earth on May 31
NPO Ishintai UNESCO Club and earth clinic will host a cleaning event on May 31, 2026. Held in Shinjuku's Toyama Park and online, featuring instant volunteer certificate issuance.
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The NPO Ishintai UNESCO Club (Chairperson: Toshihiro Hamamatsu) and 'earth clinic,' a co-creation platform operated by THE J.V. Corporation (CEO: Takuya Koiso), will host 'Thrilling! Garbage Picking 2026 in Shinjuku & Online' on Sunday, May 31, 2026. This event offers a hands-on experience of 'Planetary Health,' re-examining the connection between people and the environment through cleaning activities.
This initiative is a social action series launched last year, rooted in the idea that 'the health of the Earth' and 'our health' are interconnected. Following previous successes around days like 'Zero Waste Day' and 'International Peace Day,' this event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both on-site participation in Shinjuku and online participation from anywhere in the country.
■ Background and Objectives
While interest in environmental issues is rising, many face hurdles in taking the first step. 'Thrilling! Garbage Picking' aims to lower these barriers through the simple act of picking up trash. By observing what types of waste accumulate and where, participants gain insights into human behavior and lifestyle habits, fostering a realization of how environmental health impacts personal well-being.
■ Event Concept
1. Action: Solidifying environmental awareness into concrete action by cleaning local areas.
2. Learning: Deepening understanding of daily life and social structures through the types of waste collected.
3. Sharing: Spreading individual actions to society via online reporting and SNS to inspire others.
■ Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Reception starts at 9:30 AM)
Location: Hakoneyama area of Toyama Park (Shinjuku, Tokyo) and online nationwide
Fee: Free
What to bring: Work gloves, plastic bags, drinks, and tongs (optional)
Hosts: Ishintai UNESCO Club (Organizer), earth clinic (Co-host)
■ Volunteer Certificate Issuance
Upon completing the activity and submitting a survey, participants will receive a Volunteer Certificate (PDF) via automated email. This can be used for student volunteer records, corporate CSR logs, or personal social contribution tracking.
This initiative is a social action series launched last year, rooted in the idea that 'the health of the Earth' and 'our health' are interconnected. Following previous successes around days like 'Zero Waste Day' and 'International Peace Day,' this event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both on-site participation in Shinjuku and online participation from anywhere in the country.
■ Background and Objectives
While interest in environmental issues is rising, many face hurdles in taking the first step. 'Thrilling! Garbage Picking' aims to lower these barriers through the simple act of picking up trash. By observing what types of waste accumulate and where, participants gain insights into human behavior and lifestyle habits, fostering a realization of how environmental health impacts personal well-being.
■ Event Concept
1. Action: Solidifying environmental awareness into concrete action by cleaning local areas.
2. Learning: Deepening understanding of daily life and social structures through the types of waste collected.
3. Sharing: Spreading individual actions to society via online reporting and SNS to inspire others.
■ Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Reception starts at 9:30 AM)
Location: Hakoneyama area of Toyama Park (Shinjuku, Tokyo) and online nationwide
Fee: Free
What to bring: Work gloves, plastic bags, drinks, and tongs (optional)
Hosts: Ishintai UNESCO Club (Organizer), earth clinic (Co-host)
■ Volunteer Certificate Issuance
Upon completing the activity and submitting a survey, participants will receive a Volunteer Certificate (PDF) via automated email. This can be used for student volunteer records, corporate CSR logs, or personal social contribution tracking.
FAQ
イベントの開催日時と場所は？
2026年5月31日（日）10:00〜12:00に開催されます。現地集合場所は東京都新宿区の戸山公園（箱根山 戸山公衆トイレ東）です。
参加費や持ち物について教えてください。
参加費は無料です。持ち物は軍手、ビニール袋、飲み物、トング（任意）です。軍手は当日現地で新品の販売も行われます。
オンライン参加の方法は？
全国どこからでも参加可能です。自宅周辺などでゴミ拾いを行い、終了後に写真と重量を「活動報告フォーム」から送信することで参加となります。
ボランティア参加証明書は発行されますか？
はい。活動後に専用のアンケートフォームへ回答することで、PDF形式の証明書が即日メールで自動返信されます。
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