Akira Ushijima

EFFECTS OF REORGANIZATION PROCESS OF ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES IN THE EARLY MEIJI ERA ON THE MUNICIPAL AMALGAMATION IN YAMAGUCHI PREFECTURE

The aim of this study is to make clear the effects of reorganization process of administrative boundaries in the early Meiji era on the municipal amalgamation by a case study on Yamaguchi prefecture. Before the Meiji municipal amalgamation, the Meiji government had determined two kinds of administrative districts about family register and education. Therefore we analyzed the designation process of these antecedently determined districts. Moreover, we consider the correlation between three districts added new municipalities after merger. As a result we revealed the factor deciding boundaries of new municipalities after merger.

THE FORMATIVE PROCESS AND SITE RATE OF WEST SHRINE TOWN IN MIYAJIMA ISLAND

This study mainly clarifies formative process and site rate of the west shrine town in Miyajima. The major findings are as follows. The formation of the town was made in early the year 1500 in the wake of the formation of temples and shrines the year 1300-1168. Since then, houses crowded by the increase in population, the formation of a new town was made mid-16 and 17th century. After the reclamation of coast, town was again expanded the frontage to reclaimed area. In addition, the site had been integrated in many places.