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Yokosuka , city (1990 pop. 433,358), Kanagawa prefecture, E central Honshu, Japan. It has an important naval base (founded 1868) and shipyards. It is a major fishing and trade port. Yokosuka is also known for the tomb of William Adams, first Englishman to visit Japan.

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Yokosuka, Honshū/Japan Kanagawa: ‘Beside the Sandy Beach’ from the characters yoko ‘beside’ and suka ‘sandy beach’.

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