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The Japanese Hockey Team lived up to their standards of 'gold behaviour' as they they left their 'sparking clean' after their 1-3 defeat to Malaysia on Monday.

During last year's FIFA World Cup held in Qatar, the Japanese football team and their fans captured international attention for their remarkable act of tidiness. This incident went viral as a testament to the team's values and Japan's reputation for cleanliness. Following their matches, the Japanese team and their supporters demonstrated their commitment to cleanliness by engaging in post-game clean-up efforts.

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Notably, the Japanese football team took their appreciation a step further by leaving a thoughtful thank-you note for the event organizers. Accompanying the note were delicate origami cranes, a gesture that reflected their cultural heritage. This gracious act highlighted the team's respect for their surroundings and the importance of leaving a positive impact wherever they go. Check out the video here:

After a disappointing game against Malaysia on Monday, the Japanese hockey team are caught in a precarious situation at the points table of the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy 2023. Japan suffered their second defeat after two successive draws, 3-3 against former champions Pakistan and 1-1 against hosts India. They had started the event with a 1-2 defeat to another former champion Korea Republic. Japan, who have only two points from four matches, are out of contention for a place in the knockout stage as they have only one match against bottom-placed China remaining in the event.

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Najmi Jazlan (13), Hasan Azuan (37) and Silverius Shello (59) scored for Malaysia while Niwa Takuma (59) scored the lone consolation for Japan in the penultimate minute of the match.