Abstract
In this paper, the writer studied a striking contrast between the billages of Iki Island, by coinparing “Streudorf” (Fure) in the interior with “Haufendors” (Ura) on the coast. This contrast is causedd by the difference of their functions; that is, the former is an agricultural settlement, while the latter is the fishing and market village. As to the reason why the houses have been concentrated along he coast, the writer concludes as follows:
1. Location of the houses at the sea-shore is based on the nature of the fishing industry.
2. This island, has no coastal plain.
3. There are, only a few wells in each village that may be the core of the groupings.
4. Each fishing village, fornis a favorable natural harbor and has a natural bulwark in front of it.
5. In feudal days fishing rights were monopolized by eight villagers.
