8th Division (Japan)
| 8th Division | |
|---|---|
8th Division Distinctive Unit Insignia
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| Active | 18 January 1962 – present |
| Country |
 Japan
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| Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Western Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Kumamoto |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lt. Gen. Tetsurō Yamanoue |
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.
The division was raised on 18 January 1962.
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
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