In this study, we have surveyed the spatial configuration and distribution of
Jizo (stone statue of Buddhist god) found within the limits of public housing in Kyoto city, and analyzed them in order to consider the transformation of common space by manners brought in by the residents.
Jizo in urban areas is common mainly in the Kansai district. In the case of central Kyoto, citizens have traditionally formed religious urban spaces for the local community by enshrining
Jizo on the streets.
Kyoto suffered a serious housing shortage caused by the rapid population flow during the post WW2 era and the high economic growth period. Major suburban housing developments were accelerated to solve this issue. This led to many residents living in a whole new modern urban space. On the occasion of developing their own community, they have brought in their religious customs, including
Jizo.
Danchi-nai-Jizo (
Jizo inside public housing) is still largely unexplored; a field research was conducted in order to clarify the present condition of every
Danchi-nai-Jizo. This research includes recording their locations and orientations among the site. The total number of surveyed
Danchi is 148 including three different housing categories; municipal housing, prefectural housing and rental apartments built by Japan Housing Corporation (JHC). As a result, 55 of these
Danchi included
Danchi-nai-Jizo.
Our analysis of geographical distribution shows that
Danchi-nai-Jizo can be found in every ward of Kyoto except Kamigyo-ward and more in suburban
Danchi than ones in the central area. Some specific areas were found where many
Danchi-nai-Jizo gather densely. Our analysis of chronological distribution of
Danchi-nai-Jizo linked with construction year of each development, clarified that
Danchi-nai-Jizo exists widely from the old
Danchi to the new. They were both found in larger
Danchi, most built in the 60's and early 70's, and smaller ones built after the 80's.
Focusing on
Danchi-nai-Jizo within common spaces, three pattern types, “Apartment type”, “Danchi type” and “Neighborhood type”, were derived through analysis of space configuration. This corresponds to three different scales of community space. The “Apartment type” is the configuration of
Danchi-nai-Jizo that is placed close to the residents nearby the apartment building, at the center of a small unit of community space.
Danchi-nai-Jizo for “Danchi type” is usually located inside or around the square facing towards the empty space. In this case, the
Danchi-nai-Jizo is at the center of community space for the entire
Danchi. “Neighborhood type” describes the
Danchi-nai-Jizo on the border of the housing development. This configuration looks similar to Jizo seen on the streets in central Kyoto, but this
Danchi-nai-Jizo has less relation to the
Danchi it self.
Danchi-nai-Jizo is an informal act by the residents, but it has been accommodated in the
Danchi space for decades. The “Apartment type”
Danchi-nai-Jizo has fit in a small excess space around the resident access path and more accommodation is found in these common spaces. In the case of “Danchi type”, it is about how
Danchi-nai-Jizo was accepted and how it replaced the original function of the open space. “Neighborhood type” showed how
Danchi space accommodates to the surrounding neighborhood.
In conclusion, it is safe to say that
Danchi-nai-Jizo has existed despite the transformation of
Danchi space, and flexible and accommodating nature in
Danchi was clarified through the existence of
Danchi-nai-Jizo seen in various types of common spaces.
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