A Study on the Regional Formation of the Kume District in Naha from a Culturally Pluralistic Perspective

摘要

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the pluralistic cultural history, characteristics of the regional formation process, and the influences of a pluralistic culture on the Kume district of Naha city. Firstly, Okinawa's pluralistic cultural background was introduced. Next, the formation process was analyzed on three levels: area, linear and spot. Then, focusing on Ryukyu, Chinese and Japanese traditional cultures, the influences of the cultures were analyzed as well. Finally, a conclusion was drawn as follows: There is an obvious connection between Ryukyu's Utaki, Haisho1, and the greenbelts and parks of today. Kume village was built based on the principles of Chinese Fengshui Philosophy. The area around Kume Street was once the central part of the district, and was preserved as its symbol on the original location. Also, Japanese Buddhism and Shinto beliefs lead to the construction of many temples and shrines in the study area. Future regional planning works in these locations should be carried out taking the aforementioned conclusions into consideration.