(Japanese: 東部方面隊 Tōbu Hōmentai)
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The Eastern Army was raised on 14 January 1960 and is one of five active Armies of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force headquartered at Camp Asaka in Nerima, Tokyo. Its responsibility is the defense of the Kantō and the Northern half of the Chūbu region.