202nd Division (Imperial Japanese Army)

The 202nd Division was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. It was formed on April 2, 1945, as part of the 154th series of divisions created as a last-ditch effort to bolster Japan's defenses against the anticipated Allied invasion during World War II.

The division was primarily composed of reserve, conscripted, and home guard personnel with limited training and often equipped with outdated weaponry. Its main purpose was to defend a designated area against invading forces, rather than being deployed offensively. The 202nd Division was assigned to the Sendai District Army.

Details regarding the specific deployment locations and combat history of the 202nd Division are scarce. As the Allied invasion of the Japanese mainland never materialized due to Japan's surrender in August 1945, the division likely saw limited, if any, significant combat action. Following the surrender, the 202nd Division was demobilized.