Remaining Condition and Distribution of Exterior Characteristics on Machiya in Iwate Prefecture in Japan

Key Points

• This research aims to clarify the condition and distribution of exterior characteristics on machiya in Iwate Prefecture.
• Conducted a nationwide survey focused on Iwate Prefecture.
• Analyzed existing literature on townscapes and mentioned settlements.
• Assessed 73 settlements to evaluate architectural forms and building density.
• Five out of ten settlements with the highest number of buildings were not previously mentioned in literature.
• In 55 out of 73 settlements, vertical and complex architectural forms were predominant.
• Iwate Prefecture's machiya predominantly feature a wife-entry style.