Garrison Command Bunker Ruins (Cultural and Historical Image Park) Introduction
At the end of World War II, in order to defend against U.S. military attacks on Taiwan, Japan deployed five divisions and seven brigades on the main island of Taiwan. The most significant of these in the northern region was the 66th Division, stationed in Taipei, commanded by General Yoshisaburo Nakajima. The unit was code-named "Gan," commonly referred to as the "Gan Unit" by locals in Taishan District. The "Gan Unit Bunker Site" is located at the end of Lane 352 on Mingzhi Road, within the Tongrong Community, situated in a discreet area with good visibility on a hillside. This site served as the combat command post for the Japanese army, functioning as a staff headquarters and command center. The bunker consists of two levels, with a staircase leading to the basement on the first floor. The 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, indicating a garrison of about 30 to 40 soldiers. Previously, there was about 0.7 hectares of Tongrong Children's Park, a Tudi Gong (Earth God) temple, and a pavilion in front of the bunker. The district office expanded the educational and recreational functions of the bunker and park to preserve the historical appearance of the Japanese military's deployment in northern Taiwan. They combined images of significant local attractions to establish a cultural and historical image park as a site for local education.
