2nd Division (Japan)
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The 2nd Division (第2師団, Dai-Ni Shidan) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the Northern Army and is headquartered at Camp Asahikawa in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō. Its responsibility is the defense of North Western Hokkaidō.
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2nd Division | |
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Active | 18 January 1962 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Infantry division |
Size | 8,100 soldiers[1] |
Part of | Northern Army |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Asahikawa, Asahikawa, Hokkaidō |
Nickname(s) | Northern Protector (北鎮, Hokuchin) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Gen. Kazutomo Idogawa |
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The division was raised on 18 January 1962.