is a
Toyota
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research and development
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facility in
Susono,
Shizuoka,
Japan
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. The facility was established in November 1966.
Notably, the center contains an advanced
driving simulation housed inside a diameter dome with an actual car inside.
The simulator is used to analyse driver behaviors in order to improve safety.
Higashi-Fuji also includes a
crash test building.
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Shizuoka Prefecture
Toyota
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