This study aims to clarify the transition of landscape concepts in the term “kyodo-fukei” by Tsuyoshi Tamura (1890-1979), and to consider the planning theory characteristics of “kyodo-fukei” discourses. The object is to study seven documents discussed by Tamura where the term has been used 193 times. Prior to the use of the word “kyodo-fukei”, Tamura had already developed a discourse based on aesthetics that structurally understood landscape as a phenomenon originating from human experience and environment. Initially, Tamura’s concept of “kyodo-fukei” was utilized without being clearly specified. Subsequently, he discussed the subject as a resident who experiences “kyodo-fukei”. In the Showa era before World War II, Tamura had developed a discourse that understood the concept of “kyodo-fukei” structurally, as a phenomenon consisting of human experience and environment. The following two points may be raised as factors leading to the above transition: 1) Tamura deepened his understanding of “kyodo-fukei” for residents; and, 2) Tamura was influenced by national policy, such as laws on landscape and local policies. Finally, as a result of analyzing Tamura’s concept of “kyodo-fukei” from the perspective of the landscape model, we discuss its implications for planning theory. The conclusion of this study shows concepts of stratification, relativity and variability as planning theory.
