Abstract
This report examines how the personal networks of women of advanced age have changed as they have become involved in local community business activities. Kita-hamlet in Miyama village is well known for the scenery with Kayabuki roofs, and the residents are involved in many business activities which have been organized to revitalize the community. These activities increased the role of senior women in the workforce.
However, the research did not show the clear change in their personal networks. That is partly because the method of the network analysis that was used is limited to analyzing only people with close relationships. The research also shows that it was not necessary for some women to form new networks, as the network that had already existed in the community was mobilized for their new activities.
