Central China Area Army
| Central China Area Army | |
|---|---|
General Matsui enters Nanjing | |
| Active | November 7, 1937 – February 14, 1938 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | Emperor of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Area Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Shanghai |
| Engagements | Second Sino-Japanese War |
The Central China Area Army (中支那方面軍, Naka Shina hōmen gun) was an area army of the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War.