Higashi-Fuji Technical Center (東富士研究所, Higashi-Fuji Kenkyūjo) is a Toyota research and development facility in Susono, Shizuoka, Japan.[3][4] The facility was established in November 1966.[1][5]
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| General information | |
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| Location | 35°13′49″N 138°53′45″E / 35.230167°N 138.895873°E |
| Address | 1200 Mishuku[2] |
| Town or city | Susono |
| Country | Japan |
| Owner | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 260,000 square meters[1] |
| Grounds | 21,000,000 square meters[1] |
Notably, the center contains an advanced driving simulation housed inside a 7 meters (23 feet) diameter dome with an actual car inside.[6] The simulator is used to analyse driver behaviors in order to improve safety.[6] Higashi-Fuji also includes a crash test building.[7]
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)