Japan's first-ever national sports research facility, the Japan Institute of Sports Sciences, was opened in 2001 at a cost of 27.4 billion yen. Using the latest research and technology, including a unique purpose-built wind tunnel to analyze air resistance, the facility supports athletes and para-athletes in all aspects of their training and health, and is the cornerstone of the fully integrated Japan High Performance Sport Center, encompassing everything from training grounds to dormitories.
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