Eastern Army | |
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東部方面隊 | |
Active | 14 January 1960 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Field army |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Asaka, Asaka, Saitama |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Gen. Naotada Moriyama |
The Eastern Army (東部方面隊, Tōbu Hōmentai) is one of five active Armies of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force headquartered at Camp Asaka in Asaka, Saitama Prefecture. Its responsibility is the defense of the Kantō and the Northern half of the Chūbu region.