Halloween may be over for this year, but the weather gods in Saitama clearly hadn’t got the message on Wednesday morning this week, as the city was shrouded in a mysterious thick fog – with an even more mysterious name!
Radiation fog is a kind of winter fog that occurs on clear, calm nights as thermal radiation causes the air near the surface to cool, and condensation forms. The freak weather, which enveloped the city’s skyscrapers, typically doesn’t last long, but it stuck around long enough to be broadcast live…
▼ …on the morning news!
（中の人）
— 特務機関NERV (@UN_NERV) November 12, 2014
NHK総合テレビ「NHKニュース おはよう日本」で、現在のさいたま市の様子が取り上げられています。放射霧という現象だということです。 pic.twitter.com/JL23NHRCkp
▼ “This is Saitama-Shintoshin in the heart of the city…it looks so mysterious!”
霧の中のさいたま新都心なんだか神秘的 pic.twitter.com/WOwm5RjBQ2
— くりまき (@sarmon_ikuradon) November 12, 2014
▼ “Fog in Saitama. I hear it’s called radiation fog.”
https://twitter.com/katsuki9292/status/532683049889054720Japanese netizens really had only one thing to say though:
“RADIATION FOG?? Even Saitama isn’t safe!”
“It’s radioactive!? No more nukes! No more nukes!”
Oh, and one more thing:
“It’s not Saitama, it’s Shizuoka!” [the kanji for Shizuoka (静岡) means ‘silent hill‘…geddit?]
There’s also this timelapse video, which is definitely the coolest video of fog I’ve ever seen. Huh. Now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d write…
▼ Such fog, though. Such fog.
Source: Hachima Kikou
Featured image: Twitter
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
2,000 figures ready for their close-ups at toy exhibition in Ikebukuro – and oh, admission is free!
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Opening delay for Ghibli theme park has very Ghibli reason, but free no-ticket area is good news
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
2,000 figures ready for their close-ups at toy exhibition in Ikebukuro – and oh, admission is free!
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Opening delay for Ghibli theme park has very Ghibli reason, but free no-ticket area is good news
Our reporter tries nuikatsu for the first time, but is he too old for this otaku lifestyle hobby?
New Makoto Shinkai short anime is a gorgeous music video partially set in Singapore【Video】
Super-cheap, super-convenient rice-cooking mug is a new kitchen gadget all-star from 3 Coins
You can now get Poké Ball-shape diamonds for your rings in Japan【Photos】
One Piece manga creator’s work schedule is absolutely insane
How to properly wrap a ninja hood – Now available in English!
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”