We have a newlywed niece and her husband honeymooning in China with itinerary to Japan. I don't think they're in Japan yet, but it brings this disaster close to home for us. On top of that, here in Vancouver we are continuously awaiting our turn for some such disaster...
This is the largest earthquake in Japans' recorded history at 8.9 magnitude!
Video: Massive tsunami hits Japan after earthquake - Telegraph