Hagushi
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  Hagushi | |
| Location | Yomitan, Okinawa |
| Coordinates | 26°21′47″N 127°44′21″E / 26.362967°N 127.739046°E |
| River sources | Hija River |
| Primary outflows | Toguchi Beach |
Hagushi bay is located in Yomitan, Okinawa. The bay is at the mouth of Hija River. The north side of the mouth of the river has a public beach called Toguchi Beach.
World War II
Hagushi bay was the primary unloading point for
landmines and nearly 3000 wooden posts. The beach landings were unopposed by the Imperial Japanese Army aside from scattered artillery and sniper fire, and by nightfall on 1 April 1945, 60,000 American troops were ashore.[1]
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