On this study, by picking up the villages in the east Japan, I investigated the formation processes of permanent stores and the town areas. The summary of this study can be given below: ・After the middre of 18th century, commercial production was spread into the rural district, as a result, the farm-houses were added the style of the permanent stores, and also the town areas were expanded. ・Moreover, by picking up the house plans in "Hara village" in Sinano area in the end of Edo period, I clarified the composition of house plans in the market towns in the rural districts.
