Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto is relieved that his family are OK after the earthquake in Japan.
The quake, which measured 8.5 in magnitude, triggered a massive tsunami 250 miles north-east of Tokyo.
Speaking to Sky Italia, Morimoto said: "Luckily nothing has happened to my house. Everyone is fine. They felt the shock, but there is no damage.
"We live three hours away from the epicentre by car. I am very happy that my parents are OK."
Morimoto is due to face Sampdoria in Sicily on Sunday afternoon.
Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto is relieved that his family are OK after the earthquake in Japan.
The quake, which measured 8.5 in magnitude, triggered a massive tsunami 250 miles north-east of Tokyo.
Speaking to Sky Italia, Morimoto said: "Luckily nothing has happened to my house. Everyone is fine. They felt the shock, but there is no damage.
"We live three hours away from the epicentre by car. I am very happy that my parents are OK."
Morimoto is due to face Sampdoria in Sicily on Sunday afternoon.