In a surprising turn of events in Gunma, Japan, approximately 6 million yen in cash has been found in trash. Circumstances surrounding this discovery are yet to be disclosed.

In Japan, lost and found items, including money, are typically turned in to local authorities, particularly the police, respecting the country’s strong values of honesty and orderliness. It is yet unclear how this amount came to be discarded, but its discovery may spark discussions about handling lost property and waste management.

In the US or EU, a similar incident would likely also become a news story due to the considerable amount involved. The act of turning in found money is typically seen as a sign of integrity, with some countries even offering a reward to those who hand in large sums of lost cash.