Study on Principles of spatial structures and regional characteristics of Okura-syo located in the heavy snowfall in Japan in the Edo period

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26420645
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Architectural history/Design
• Research Institution: Sendai National College of Technology
• Principal Investigator: Sagami Chikao 仙台高等専門学校, 建築デザイン学科, 准教授 (20295405)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 日本史 / 建築史・意匠 / 民俗学 / 地理学

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In the area of heavy snowfall of Japan we were able to confirm a relatively large amount of historical materials of the Okura-syo owned by the feudal government and various domains in the Edo period. Okura-syo had a regional characteristics of type of building arrangement that was different by domain or country. On the other hand, the commonality of the spatial structures (principles of spatial structures) on these areas was also seen. Okura-syo was once a symbol of the domain and the region. In these areas, it can be said that Okura has become the identity of the region and the historical materials of the Okura-syo has been inherited to it. I think that it can been to clarify its architectural significance, to return it to society, and to disseminate information.

Free Research Field

建築史