A study on the structure of life sphere in semi-mountainous areas in Yamaguchi Pref.

Semi-mountainous areas that have many disadvantages geographically have experienced the brunt of shrinkage processes. Additionally, local governments have implemented the municipal merger as a me asure of financial difficulties. However, it also has a problem of the gaps between an ad ministrative district and the structure of life zone. This study aims to clarify the characteristics of the life zone in the semi-mountainous areas of Yamaguchi prefecture through the time series survey based on the geographical f eatures, river shapes, roads etc. and the actual condition analysis based on questionnair e method for residents. And it also aims to figure out the issues of administrative distr ict based on the characteristics of life zone and to offer the basic data for regional pl anning of the semi-mountainous areas.

Semi-mountainous areas

Life sphere

Shrinking areas