Research Floor
The Kano Memorial Hall, Historical hall, exhibition room, and material stock room are located on the second floor. The halls contain posters of the development of judo, as well as information on some of the great masters of the system, written documents, photographs, and other information on the life of Kano and the people he met through his travels. The extensive library on the second floor holds over 7,000 books pertaining to judo, and is planned to be increased eventually.
There are four research laboratories on the second floor:
- 1st Lab: Theoretical and historical study of judo.
- 2nd Lab: Psychological study of judo.
- 3rd Lab: Technical analysis of judo. Research on the physical strength of judo players.
- 4th Lab: Physiological study of judo.
The research staff use fundamental and applied science to work with foreign researchers. Research is displayed to the public and free of charge to view once during the year.
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