Did a directory search for Hokkaido on LiveJournal and found
This boat on Hokkaido was lifted up onto the dock and left there by a large tidal wave... leaving me to wonder how the owner will get it back in the water. Do you do it the right way and try hiring a really big crane, or do you do it the quick way with a keg of Sapporo and a few dozen friends?
I think this lane might have to stay closed for a little while...
So, yes -- absolutely enormous earthquake, but located in a pretty safe place. It seems to be more of a curiosity than a disaster, really...