Abstract
Nowadays neighboring shopping districts in residential area distant from railway stations are in hard condition because of the motorization and the changing of the lifestyle. However, in the aged society these neighboring shopping districts may play impotant roles such as the place for not only shopping but also gathering and communicating. The purpose of this study is to clarify the significance of these neighboring shopping districts and the problems with the sustainability of them. The results are as follows;
1) Most of these neighboring shopping districts are in decline and do not have enough shops of perishable foods. 2) Whether declining or not, some people come to enjoy the shopping and communication with the shopkeeper. 3)The existence of a leader affects on the effectiveness of the projects in these neighboring shopping districts.
