| 81st Division | |
|---|---|
| 第81師団 | |
| Active | 1944 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 36th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Utsunomiya |
| Nickname(s) | Nō Division |
| Engagements | none |
The 81st Division (第81師団, Dai-hachijūichi Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Nō Division (納兵団, Nō Heidan). It was created 4 April 1944 in Utsunomiya, simultaneously with the 44th and 86th divisions. It was a triangular division. The men of the division were drafted through Utsunomiya mobilization district, although the divisional backbone was the 51st division headquarters.