Garrison Command Bunker Ruins (Cultural and Historical Image Park) Introduction
At the end of World War II, Japan deployed five divisions and seven brigades in Taiwan to defend against attacks from American troops. The most significant deployment in the northern region was the 66th Division stationed in Taipei, led by Major General Yoshisaburo Nakajima, and code-named "Gan," which is known as "Gan Troops" among the residents of Taishan District. The "Gan Troops Bunker Site" is located at the end of Lane 352, Section 1, Mingzhi Road, under the jurisdiction of Tongrong Village. It sits discreetly on a hillside with good visibility and served as the Japanese military's combat headquarters at that time, acting as both the staff office and command center. The bunker has two levels, with stairs leading to a basement on the first floor. Its interior is divided into several rooms of varying sizes, approximately 2 to 4 meters wide and 3.65 to 4.5 meters deep, equipped with bathrooms and offices. Based on the space, it is estimated that about 30 to 40 soldiers were stationed there. Originally, there was about 0.7 hectares of Tongrong Children's Park, a Tudi Gong Temple, and a pavilion in front of the bunker. In order to preserve the historical appearance and significance of the Japanese military deployment in northern Taiwan, the local government has expanded the educational and recreational functions of the bunker and the park, integrating images of various important local attractions to establish it as a cultural and historical image park for local education.
