Fifth Area Army
| Fifth Area Army | |
|---|---|
Border between Japanese Karafuto and Soviet Sakhalin | |
| Active | March 16, 1944 - August 15, 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Field Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Sapporo |
| Nickname(s) | 達(Tatsu = “attain”) |
| Engagements | Soviet–Japanese War |
The Fifth Area Army (第5方面軍, Dai-go hōmen gun) was a field army of the Imperial Japanese Army during the closing stages of World War II. It saw combat against the Soviet Union in Japan’s northern territories.