Higashi-Fuji Technical Center
Building in Susono, Japan
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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.[2][5]
Location35.230167°N 138.895873°E, 1200 Mishuku[1], Susono, Japan
Floor area260,000 square meters[2]
Grounds21,000,000 square meters[2]
| Higashi-Fuji Technical Center | |
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 Interactive map of the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center area | |
| General information | |
| Location | 35.230167°N 138.895873°E, 1200 Mishuku[1], Susono, Japan |
| Owner | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 260,000 square meters[2] |
| Grounds | 21,000,000 square meters[2] |
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]
