| 34th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | garrison |
| Garrison/HQ | Osaka, Japan |
| Nickname(s) | Camellia Division |
| Engagements | Second Sino-Japanese War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hata Hikosaburo |
The 34th Division (第34師団, Dai-sanjūyon Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Camellia Division (椿兵団, Tsubaki Heidan). The Japanese Imperial Army 34th Division was raised as a triangular division on 2 July 1939 in Osaka, simultaneously with 32nd, 33rd, 35th, 36th and 37th divisions. Its manpower came primarily from Osaka and Wakayama prefecture. It was intended as a garrison force to maintain public order and to cover police duties in Japanese-occupied portions of central China,