The international phenomenon SPOGOMI continues in the USA this summer with its 2026 Summer Series. Round 2 of 4 will be hosted by the arts education nonprofit, SG Theatre, based out of San Gabriel. By turning trash cleanup into a competitive sport, SPOGOMI makes community service fun while providing participants chances to win various prizes!
The second round of the 2026 Summer Series will be hosted on June 27 from 9 AM to 11 AM in San Gabriel. Meeting place – MUMOO Cafe (303 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776). Dates, times, and location information for the rest of the series will be announced on the website as information becomes available.
Teams of three (3) are recommended for participation – individuals without teams will be added to incomplete teams on the day of each event.
Prizes for winning teams will be provided by SPOGOMI USA and by local businesses. For businesses interested in partnering to provide a prize, email spogomiusa@gmail.com.
SPOGOMI USA is the official US branch of the SPOGOMI Federation, a special project of the Nippon Foundation. For over 60 years, the Nippon Foundation has supported philanthropic efforts to provide humanitarian aid, preserve cultural legacies, and support climate actions all around the world. For more information on the Nippon Foundation, please visit: https://en.nippon-foundation.or.jp/
For more information on SPOGOMI USA and its efforts, please visit spogomi-usa.org.
