Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, an institution surrounded by the rich natural scenery of the Katsuragi mountain range and with a view of Kansai International Airport, which provides a convenient connection point to the international community. The university campus, which covers an area of approximately 270,000 square meters, features sport science research facilities, six specialized gymnasiums-which house handball, gymnastics, and judo facilities as well as a 25-m indoor pool-specialized outdoor facilities for track and field, soccer, rugby, and other sports, training facilities for performance improvement, and treatment facilities equipped with conditioning and medical-support functions.