Host: The Association of Japanese Geographers
Name : Annual Meeting of the Association of Japanese Geographers, Spring 2025
Date : March 19, 2025 - March 21, 2025
In the Faroe Islands, many turf houses still exist today, including in the central city of Torshavn, the capital, where they are used as dwellings and new turf houses are also increasing.This study aims to clarify why turf houses are still maintained only in the Faroe Islands.The Faroe Islands are topographically and climatically inhospitable to tall trees, and the entire island is grassland. However, today, in the 21st century, there is no reason to use turf houses.As for the reason for the turf houses today, it is assumed that it is the identity of the Faroese people.
