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Garbage Festival 2025: Opening Event Highlights

On May 3, 2025, the Toyo Seikan Group will host the opening event for Garbage Festival 2025. This exciting event will feature engaging talks and activities centered around waste reduction, specifically in collaboration with the Takizawa Garbage Club and the well-loved children’s book Hidden Cat.

Special Guests and Activities

The event will welcome renowned comedian and active waste cleaner, Hidekazu Takizawa, along with Naoto Nuno, the CEO of Lantre Co., Ltd., who will participate in a lively talk show. For children, the festival will bring the charming world of Hidden Cat to life with captivating activities.

Moreover, attendees will have a unique opportunity to experience the Skeleton Packer truck, which offers a transparent view of the waste collection process and allows participants to try loading waste into the vehicle. Those who partake in this activity will receive an exclusive clear folder made from 100% recycled materials sourced from plastic bottle caps.

About the Garbage Festival

The Garbage Festival is an initiative led by the Takizawa Garbage Club that has been celebrated annually since May 3, 2023. This month-long festival raises awareness about waste reduction. Each year, from Trash Day to Zero Waste Day, various activities are held across Japan to promote this crucial message. The festival will run from May 3 to May 30, and 2025 marks its third anniversary.

The Toyo Seikan Group, committed to the festival’s objectives, will co-host the opening event on May 3, at the Osaki Forest Building in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The theme for this year is **