Japan Sport Council sees "High performance sport" as sports that compete for the best in the world. At the Japan High Performance Sport Center (HPSC), we provide Olympic / Paralympic Sports with the combined expertise of the Japan Institute of Sports Sciences (JISS) and the AJINOMOTO NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (NTC) in the field of sports medicine and science, information, etc. as well as a high level daily training environment. HPSC and National Sports Federations (NFs) work together to develop and utilize resources in the most effective way to enhance high performance sport.
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Director & Vice Director
Sports Medicine / Science Research Programs
The Sports Medicine / Science Research Programs are aimed at performing research and development which deliver new knowledge and applications for the enhancement of athletic performance.
Research Programs
The Sports Medicine / Science Research Programs carry out research centered on six pillars of research. The current research pillars are “Research directly related to comprehensive support,” “Development of support procedures based on structure models of sports performance,” “Implementation of digital technology and sports equipment for performance enhancement,” “Implementation of specific environmental measures according to the competition venues,” “Enhancement of epidemiological approaches to sports medicine,” and “Promotion of sports science, medicine, and information support in light of changing social contexts.” In addition, we are actively working to obtain external research funds such as Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.
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Sports Medicine / Science Support Programs
The Sports Medicine / Science Support Programs aim to contribute to performance development by offering support from each area of sports medicine/science and information. In this project, researchers and specialists from a variety of fields consider problems and solutions for performance development in tandem with NFs.
Sports Clinic Programs
In the Sports Clinic Programs, specialists provide treatment for sports injuries and illnesses, athletic rehabilitation,psychological counseling, and nutritional counseling. We have medical departments such as internal medicine, orthopedics, rehabilitation, neurosurgery, dentistry, dermatology, gynecology, psychosomatic medicine, and psychological counseling. We also offer support through networks with external medical institutes.
Female Athletes Research & Support Project
In order for female athletes to continue to compete in good health and achieve high performance, we provide total support in sports medicine and science for female athletes at each stage of their careers, from the junior to the top level, in collaboration with expert staff from various fields.
The High Performance Support Project ※Japan Sports Agency Projects
The High Performance Support Project provides a high level of strategic and comprehensive sports medicine and science, and information support to “target sports” designated by the Japan Sports Agency. At major sports competitions, this project also supports athletes in order to increase the advantages of Japanese athletes to win medals through a range of programs, including the establishment of support bases for sports medicine, science and information,where athletes, coaches, and staff can make final preparations before competitions.
The Enhancement of HPSC Infrastructure through Technology Innovation Project ※Japan Sports Agency Projects
The aim of the project is to strengthen the infrastructure of Japan High Performance Sports Center (HPSC) for sustainable international competitiveness by implementing integrated total conditioning support based on the latest sports science, sports medicine, and information insights.
Cooperation and Collaboration with Regions/Universities
Japan High Performance Sport Center Network Project
The Japan High Performance Sport Center Network Project has been developing “JHPSC packages,” which are contents based on methods and knowledge of sports medicine/science support for high-performance athletes provided by JHPSC. By establishing a supportive environment for high-performance athletes in the region and accelerating the development of experts in sports medicine/science, we aim to provide high-quality support throughout the country. In addition, HPSC operates a Human Resources Database for the purpose of disclosing information on researchers and experts involved in high-performance sports.
Industry-Academia Collaboration
We value collaboration with academia and industry in order to enhance the capability of HPSC and also to provide learning and practice opportunities for developing people in sports medicine, science, and information, through leveraging the advanced research activities and facilities for high-performance sport at HPSC.
Partner Universities
(in order of agreement date)(15 universities, as of April 2024)
National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA, Sendai University, Waseda University, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Nippon Sport Science University, Osaka University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Asahi University, Ritsumeikan University Graduate School of Sport and Health Science, Juntendo University, Kitami Institute of Technology, Sapporo Medical University.
International Engagement & Information
Information & Knowledge
We collect and analyze information related to high-performance sports from various perspectives. Through information and knowledge management, we aim to contribute to the development and delivery of high-performance sport policies and strategies.
International Network Management
We establish and strengthen our international network with strategic partners, and develop and promote a range of collaborative projects and research activities.
Capacity Building
In collaboration with our international network of partners, we plan, develop, and deliver capacity-building systems, programs, contents (materials & tools), etc. for human resource development with a particular focus on the next generation in Japan and worldwide.
List of Past Activities
For recent activities, please check the Information section
Activities before 2016
Support Program for the NFs Long-term High Performance Sport Strategy
The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), the Japanese Para-Sports Association (JPSA) / the Japanese Paralympic Committee (JPC), and JSC formed the “Collaborative Team” to support NFs with the implementation of the strategic development plan formulated by these governing bodies (a mid-to-long-term plan over two Olympic / Paralympic cycles). The Collaborative Team supports NFs at each phase during the PDCA cycle of the strategic development plan, promoting the establishment of a development and strengthening system contributing to the enhancement of NFs international competitiveness.
Athlete Development Pathway Project
We support NFs to build their systems of Talent Identification and Development for competing in future Olympic and Paralympic Games. To build a strong and sustainable athlete development pathway from local talent athletes to medal-potential athletes, we are managing the "World-class Pathway Network (WPN)" in cooperation with local organizations involved in regional talent identification and development projects. In addition, we are also implementing some projects such as the "JAPAN RISING STAR PROJECT (J-STAR)" for identifying talent on a nation-wide scale, projects in cooperation with NFs, and other endeavors.
Director & Vice Director
Title
Name
Specialization
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JSC Vice President/High Performance Director/Director General,JISS/Senior Research Scientist
KUKIDOME, Takeshi
Sports Intelligence
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Deputy Director General,JISS/Senior Research Scientist
ISHIGE, Yusuke
Sports Biomechanics
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Deputy Director General,JISS/ Director,Department of Sports Medicine /Senior Research Scientist
NAKAJIMA, Kohei
Orthopedic Surgery / Sport Medicine
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Deputy Director General,JISS/ Director, Policy and Planning Department/Senior Research Scientist
WAKU, Takahiro
Sports Intelligence
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Deputy Director General,JISS/ Director,Department of Sports Sciences /Senior Research Scientist
MASAKO, Hoshikawa
Sleep, Exercise Physiology
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