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It is located at the Kobe, Japan-based RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science (AICS). Fugaku, which derives its name from the peak of Mount Fuji, is considered one of the world's most powerful supercomputers. It was crowned as the fastest supercomputer in the world on the June 2020 TOP500 list and has been employed for various applications including solving complex scientific, medical, and societal challenges. Fugaku's development began in 2014 as a part of the Japanese government's flagship project on advanced extremely parallel supercomputers, aiming to propel Japan to the forefront of high-performance computing. The design of Fugaku combines high-performance ARM processors with innovative high-bandwidth memory technologies. It utilizes an innovative system-on-chip, enabling high-speed data transfer within the machine while consuming significantly less power than other supercomputers. Fugaku's capabilities extend across a broad range of fields such as drug discovery, climate modeling, disaster prevention, and cybersecurity. Its processing power has enabled it to contribute to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic through simulations and analyses, assisting in drug development and understanding the virus's behavior. The supercomputer's high-performance computing enables researchers to make significant advancements in areas such as materials science, genomics, and astrophysics. Fugaku's groundbreaking performance makes it a prominent player in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, driving innovation, and supporting scientific breakthroughs. Its accomplishments have earned it recognition and praise from the global scientific community.