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

首先，通过对东北、北陆、近畿、中国、四国、九州地区居民的访谈，揭示了地区间的地方社区结构差异。第二，调查显示了社区结构对居民归属感的影响。第三，本研究厘清村落间既存关系对区域活动的影响。第四，本研究揭示多村落社区组织的现况。

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.