“DOZO” (mud mortar storage) is one of typical Japanese traditional architecture, and some of them are effectively arranged and used in contemporary way. This research finds out actual situation of DOZO after earthquake disaster in Wajima city.
Followings are major findings of this research; 1) DOZOs are originally built to be used for lacquer wear production, but now use varies, 2) DOZOs used for lacquer wear production and displays as well as other manufactures or business are tend to be repaired and used even after heavy damage, 3) people tend to feel attachment to demolished DOZOs, and so on.
