1st Cleanpic in Iheya 2026

About this event

Under the catchphrase "Turn sad things into fun things," the "Cleanpic" sports event, which turns beach cleanup into a competition, will be held in Iheya Village, Okinawa Prefecture, as its first remote island competition. Set on Yonezaki Beach on Iheya Island on Saturday, November 14, 2026, teams of 3 will compete in a 53-minute trash pickup contest. Teams compete by scoring points based on the weight and type of trash according to its environmental impact. The first-place prize is 200,000 yen, with a total prize pool of 350,000 yen in cash and supplementary prizes prepared. The tournament schedule is planned for reception opening at 13:00, competition starting at 14:00, and an awards ceremony at 19:00. A free bus tour introducing the island (application required) will also be held the following day. The participation fee is 1,000 yen per person (including insurance) and 3,000 yen per team, and the first 30 teams will receive a gift set of local island specialties. Entries are online, opening on Friday, October 9, 2026. In the event of cancellation due to severe weather, the participation fees will be allocated toward beach cleanup activities. It will be a special experience in Iheya Village.

Venue

Yonezaki Beach

2W3Q+24 Shimajiri, Iheya-son, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 905-0704