STUDY ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF RESIDENTIAL SPACE AND AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT ON AKIYOSHIDAI PLATEAU (PART 1) : EFFECTS OF TOPOLOGICAL AND GEOLOGICAL CONDITION ON THE LAND-USE AND WATER-USE OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS

Akiyoshidai is the largest karst plateau in Japan. This study analyzed the characteristics of residential space and agricultural environment on Akiyoshi-dai plateau based on case study. We conducted field and historical survey to reveal the correspondence relation to the topographical conditions. As a result, altitudes measurements, amount of inclination, irrigation system and ground water system peculiar to Akiyoshi-dai plateau had impacted the formation process of the residential and farming area.