First waves hit Japan's outlying islands. They are small

Tsunami waves have started to arrive tonight at Japan's outlying islands, but initial reports indicated they were small. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned earlier tonight that a major tsunami up to three metres high could hit northern Japan.

Tsunami waves have started to arrive tonight at Japan's outlying islands, but initial reports indicated they were small.

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned earlier tonight that a major tsunami up to three metres high could hit northern Japan.

The Hawaiian Islands were spared the worst of a tsunami that hit there this afternoon. For more on this breaking story, please go to our preferred online or broadcast source for world news.