8th Division (Japan)
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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.
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8th Division | |
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Active | 18 January 1962 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Infantry division |
Size | 6100 soldiers |
Part of | Western Army |
Garrison/HQ | Kumamoto |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Gen. Shinichi Aoki [1] |
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The division was raised on 18 January 1962.