Gangbu Army Command Bunker Ruins (Cultural Heritage Imaging Park) Introduction
At the end of World War II, Japan deployed five divisions and seven brigades in Taiwan to defend against the U.S. military's attacks. The most significant force in the north was the 66th Division stationed in Taipei, commanded by Lieutenant General Yoshisaburo Nakajima, with the code name "Dare," often referred to as the "Dare Unit" by the local residents of Taishan District. The "Dare Unit Bunker Ruins" are located at the end of Lane 352, Section 1, Mingzhi Road, under the jurisdiction of Tongrong Community. Positioned at a hidden location with a good line of sight on the hillside, it served as the combat command center for the Japanese military, functioning as the staff headquarters and command center. The bunker has two levels, with stairs leading to the basement on the first floor. Inside, it consists of 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 available space, it is estimated that around 30 to 40 troops were stationed there. Originally, there was a children's park of about 0.7 hectares, a Tudi Gong temple, and a pavilion in front of the bunker. To preserve the historical appearance and significance of the Japanese military's deployment in northern Taiwan, the local office has expanded the educational and recreational functions of the bunker and park, integrating images of various important attractions in the area to establish a historical and cultural image park as a local teaching resource.
