TERRIFIED youngsters run for cover as a tornado strikes a kids' football match.
The whirlwind struck in seconds, quickly growing from a small spiral to a giant twister measuring 32ft across as it whipped across the dirt pitch, picking up everything in its path.
Seats and tents were sent flying into the air as grown-ups gathered the frightened youngsters and tried to shelter them from the storm.
Video: Tornado strikes kids football match in Japan
PLAYERS run for cover as giant dust devil strikes during match, sending debris flying
Incredibly, after the tornado passed the kids in Japan returned to the pitch and the game carried on.
The odd phenomenon is known as a dust devil, and is caused by hot air rising through cooler air above it.
Dust devils are fairly common and dry and desert areas - but rarely grow as big as this twister.
