A STUDY ON LIVING ENVIRONMENT AND VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING NEW LIFESTYLES DESIRED IN DUAL HABITATION

This study clarified the lifestyles and activities of dual habitation residents who work mainly in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area and live in the countryside, in this case, Yuzawa City. First, lifestyle preferences were categorized into six groups through interviews on reasons and the process of dual-habitation. Then, differences in preferred living environment and the variety of activities of each group were clarified by analyzing changes in leisure activities before and after dual habitation. From the above, it is clarified that living environment and activities differ according to the type of community to which they belong.