A Study of Condition for Restructuring Communities in Farming and Mountain Areas based on existing relations between hamlets

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First,the study reveals the difference in structures of the local communities between regions through interviews with residents in Tohoku, Hokuriku, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyusyu Districts. Second, the survey shows effect of the structures of the local communities on residents’ senses of belonging to their regional communities. Third, the study clarifies effect of existing relations between hamlets on regional activities .Fourth, this study reveals the situation of community-based organizations consisting of multiple hamlets.