| Sixteenth Area Army | |
|---|---|
 Invasion Map for Operation Downfall | |
| Active | February 1, 1945 - August 15, 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Field Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Chikushino city, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nickname(s) | 睦 (Boku = “harmonious”) |
| Engagements | Operation Downfall |
The Sixteenth Area Army (第16方面軍, Dai jyūroku hōmen gun) was a field army of the Imperial Japanese Army during the closing stages of World War II.