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 American forces. The most significant unit in the north was the 66th Division stationed in Taipei, commanded by General Yoshisaburo Nakajima, and referred to as "Gan" by the local residents of Taishan District. The "Gan Brigade Bunker Ruins" is located at the end of Lane 352, Section 1, Mingzhi Road, under the jurisdiction of Tongrong Village. It is situated on a hillside with a good hidden view and served as the command center for the Japanese army, functioning as the staff headquarters and operational command post. The bunker consists of two levels, with the first floor featuring stairs leading to a basement. 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. Based on space assessment, it housed around 30 to 40 troops. Originally, there was a 0.7-hectare Tongrong Children's Park, a Tudi Gong Temple, and a pavilion in front of the bunker. The local district office has expanded the educational and recreational functions of the bunker and the park to preserve the original appearance and history of the Japanese military deployment in Northern Taiwan. They have integrated images of important local attractions to establish a historical image park as a local teaching base.
