THE HISTORICAL TRANSITION OF <i>KASHI-CHI</i> IN EARLY MODERN TOKYO’S WATERFRONT SPACES

This study examines the spatial and functional transformation of kashi-chi (riverside land) in Tokyo during the Meiji period, focusing on its role within urban space and the activities of leaseholders. Inherited from the water infrastructure of Edo, kashi-chi served as key nodes linking waterways and urban space. Using historical sources such as riverside property registers, maps, and lease documents, the study traces spatial reorganization and changes in land use and governance. By analyzing dynamic interactions between administrative policies and leaseholder practices, it clarifies how restructuring kashi-chi shaped Tokyo’s waterfront and contributed to the broader transformation of the city’s urban structure.