On 17 September, IAKS Japan held the expert circle for sports and leisure facilities in Tokyo, Japan and welcomed eleven delegates. They learned about “The evolution of sports and leisure facilities in France and the role of the state”. Former project manager for the Ministry of Sport in France, and IAKS member since 2006 François Vigneau reported on the current situation in France and the challenges which sports and leisure facilities are facing. The presentation was translated by IAKS Japan Executive Board Member Yoshiko Osamura.