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Cleaning Is Mindset – Why Japan’s “Souji Culture” Inspires the World

Cleaning Is Mindset – Why Japan’s “Souji Culture” Inspires the World Blog

Did you know that in Japan, students clean their own classrooms, hallways—even gymnasiums—every day?

This practice isn’t just about keeping things tidy. It’s about learning responsibility, teamwork, and respect for shared spaces—core values embedded in Japanese society from a young age.





For example, after playing futsal or badminton in the school gym, students naturally grab a mop or vacuum and clean up together.
This simple habit nurtures a strong sense of ownership:
“If you use it, you take care of it for the next person.”

In many other countries, cleaning is handled exclusively by janitorial staff. Some children may grow up never touching a cleaning tool at school. But in Japan, cleaning is seen as part of one’s daily routine to reset the mind and environment.





At Aisen Industrial, we deeply value this mindset.
For over 70 years, we’ve been crafting tools that make cleaning not a chore, but a joyful and mindful experience.

Because cleaning is not just about hygiene—it’s a way to center yourself.
And we’re proud to share that “Fun to Clean” spirit with people around the world.t venture in Sri Lanka—home to premium palm fibers—to locally produce palm tawashi for the Japanese market, while continuing to offer Japanese shuro tawashi crafted with time-honored techniques.

 

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Written by:
Aisen Industrial Co., Ltd.
Sales Department – Kohei Maeji
Tel: +81-734-87-4345
258 Onoda, Kainan City, Wakayama 642-0014, Japan