8th Division (Japan)

The 8th Division (第8師団) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the Western Army and is headquartered in Kumamoto. Its responsibility is the defense of the Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures.

8th Division
Active18 January 1962 – present
Country Japan
Branch Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
TypeInfantry division
Part of Western Army
Garrison/HQKumamoto
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt. Gen. Tetsurō Yamanoue

The division was raised on 18 January 1962.

Organization

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