Abstract
The purpose of this study is to clarify the present situation of cultural activities in the community areas. Especially, we pay attention to cultural activities by voluntary circles in community centers-“KOMINKAN”-in Nara-city. Activities of voluntary circles are classified into 3 patterns by the purpose. The main purposes are directed at the stage when the circles are organized. The present situation of activities, the frequency at which they are held and the problems involved in circles are different among the circles. The reasons why the actively working circles use the community centers KOMINKAN are that the rental charge of them is free and that they are located at the place of good traffic convenience in community area. However, there are some dissatisfactions with difficulty in booking the centers and with small parking area among people, and hence it is expected that the facilities which people can use freely should be provided.
