The observer\u27s fixation points and time spent for recognizing six basic expressions (happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, fear, and surprise) were examined, using the Japanese facial expressions composed based on the FACS (Facial Action Coding System). The fixation points were measured by means of the Eye-tracker for 11 undergraduate students and 3 graduate students of a women\u27s university. The results showed that the longest fixation time required was at the points of eyes in all six facial expressions. Moreover, longer fixation time spent was recorded (1) at the points of a mouth in the disgust expression ; (2) at the points of a nose in the fear ; (3) at the points of eyebrows in the anger and the sadness
