The perfect guests: Japan fans clean up after themselves in the stands after their side's Group H win over Colombia

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Senegal fans aren't the only group to show impeccable manners at this year's tournament after footage emerged of Japan fans cleaning up after themselves following their side's 2-1 win over Colombia.

Two separate videos showed a number of supporters with blue bin liners sweeping through each row of seats at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk and picking up any mess.

Plastic cups, food wrappers and Budweiser beer holders were all removed from the stands as the Japanese left their seats exactly as they found them. 

Japan fans were filmed picking up rubbish from their area in the Mordovia Arena in Saransk

Supporters brought their own blue bin liners to clear up after the 2-1 victory over Colombia

While their actions may come as a pleasant surprise to most who watch football in English stadiums, it is practically the norm in Asia.

Speaking to the BBC, Japanese-based football journalist Scott McIntyre said: 'It's not just part of the football culture but part of Japanese culture.

'You often hear people say that football is a reflection of culture. 

'An important aspect of Japanese society is making sure that everything is absolutely clean and that's the case in all sporting events and certainly also in football.'

Shinji Kagawa opened the scoring from the spot in Japan's 2-1 win over Colombia in Group H

The footage comes after Senegal fans in the other Group H encounter did exactly the same in Moscow later on Tuesday evening.

Following their 2-1 World Cup win against Poland, their fans stayed behind to clean up the mess they had made in all the excitement. 

Their actions received a lot of praise on social media as they showcased their ability to be humble and helpful in victory.