Abstract
This paper deals with the actual conditions and awareness of neighboring communication. The author conducted a questionnaire survey of the inhabitants of the detached-type housing areas in which were found detached houses, terrace houses and public housing. The results are as follows : Those living in the detached-type houses go outdoors more often than those in high-rise housing. Between thirty and forty percent of males and 60-70% of females have close relationship with their neighbors. Those enjoying a roadside chat are greater in number in the detached-type housing area. It is common for the inhabitants of the terrace house and public housing to exchange greetings with their neighbors because their houses are structurally regarded as one unit. Neighboring communication generally starts from children or at the inhabitants organization level. The doorway or the street thereby is the place for chat. The inhabitants seem to be in need of a daily community space such as a bower, a rental vegetable garden or benches. Relationship is not necessarily close among the immediate neighbors. Between seventy and eighty percent of inhabitants would rather have relationship with those having common interest although they may not live in the immediate neighborhood. The most popular form of neighboring communication is represented by exchanging souvenirs from trips, keeping deliveries while consignees, neighbors, are not at home, or sharing food. A form of enjoyable communication such as going out together can take place by two households not in the immediate neighborhood. Opinions for and against neighboring communication is just about equal in number.
