| 61st Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch |  Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Tokyo |
| Nickname(s) | Jump Division |
| Engagements | Second Sino-Japanese War |
The 61st Division (第61師団, Dai-rokujūichi Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Jump Division (鵄兵団, Tobi Heidan). It was formed on 13 March 1943 at Tokyo as a triangular division. The nucleus for the formation was the 61st independent infantry brigade. Because the 61st Division was intended for garrison duty, it initially did not include an artillery regiment. The division was permanently assigned to the 13th army.