very famous for its large collection of material on Japanese corporations or business entities. Institute of Cultural Science The Japanese name of this institute is "Jinbun-kagaku Kenkyūjo", literally Institute of Humanities. The research undertaken by the Institute is primarily collaborative, and involves study of cultural sciences in their broadest sense. Institute of Health and Sports Science This was established in 1978. Its main office and laboratories are in the main Gymnastic Building on Tama Campus. Institute of Science and Engineering The institute, established in 1992, promotes joint and project research in science and technology. Its office is on Korakuen Campus. Institute of Policy and Cultural Studies The institute was established in 1996 for promoting applied research in policy studies. Institute of Accounting Research This institute was founded in 1948, for researching practice and theory of corporate accounting, tax, and legislation and/or regulation on business entities. In 1979, Chuo decided to separate it into two. A new Institute of Business Research succeeded research functions and the Institute of Accounting Research changed its function into research-based education in accounting. The institute offers various courses for students who would like to be qualified as CPA or tax accountant, or to become business professionals empowered by the knowledge of accounting. 21st Century Center of Excellence "21st Century Center of Excellence" (COE) program is the Japanese government's special support program for establishing top research centers within research universities. Chuo had this support from 2002 to 2006 for its "Research on Security and Reliability in Electronic Society". Combining cryptographic technologies and other social engineering methods including legal studies, Chuo contributed to society on this matter. International Residence and Library In 2011, as a part of the university's promotional efforts for internalization, Chuo opened an international residence in Hino, Tokyo to provide new and already-enrolled students with 64 private rooms and communal living spaces where students can communicate with fellow students and develop international perspectives. In 2012, an additional international exchange residence with 94 all-in-one private rooms was opened to further the internationalization efforts. Chuo also boast a rich history spanning over 125 years. The university is equipped with an immense library with about 2.1 million volumes in its collection. Famous alumni Athletes Shozo Sasahara (wrestling, Olympic gold medalist) Takao Sakurai (boxing, Olympic gold medalist) Isao Okano (judo, Olympic gold medalist) Terry Farnsworth (born 1942) (judo, Canadian Olympian) Kōkichi Tsuburaya (athletics, Olympic bronze medalist) Kohei Murakoso (athletics,