Gambling Military Command Bunker Ruins (Cultural and Historical Images Park) Introduction
At the end of World War II, Japan deployed five divisions and seven brigades in Taiwan to defend against American forces. The most significant was the 66th Division stationed in Taipei, commanded by Yoshizaburo Nakajima, with the unit nickname "Gan," referred to as "Gan Unit" by the locals in Taishan District. The "Gan Unit Bunker Ruins" are located at the end of Lane 352, Section 1, Mingzhi Road, within Tongrong Village, situated on a hillside with good concealment and visibility. At that time, it served as the Japanese Army's combat command center, functioning as both a staff headquarters and command post. The bunker consists of two levels, with stairs leading to the basement on the first floor. The interior is divided into several rooms of various sizes, approximately 2 to 4 meters wide and 3.65 to 4.5 meters deep, equipped with bathrooms and offices, indicating that around 30 to 40 soldiers were stationed there. In front of the bunker was originally about 0.7 hectares of Tongrong Children's Park, along with a Land God Temple and a pavilion. To preserve the original appearance and history of the Japanese military deployment in northern Taiwan, the district office has expanded the educational and recreational functions of the bunker and park, integrating images of important attractions in the area to establish a local teaching base and cultural image park.
