New Japan's 100 Street Tree Scenes新・日本街路樹１００景

New Japan's 100 Street Tree Scenes is a selection of 100 locations with outstanding street tree landscapes, chosen by the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper in 1994 to commemorate its 120th anniversary. Initially, 10 scenes were selected from each prefecture (totaling 470 scenes), from which 100 were further refined.

"Street trees" mainly refer to trees planted along urban roads, cultivated to beautify cityscapes. They also serve various purposes such as preserving the natural environment and providing shade for pedestrians, contributing to urban environmental improvement. Legally, street trees are considered "road accessories," and individuals are prohibited from cutting them down.

The selected locations are well-maintained, provide significant environmental benefits to local residents, possess historical and cultural value, and offer visual enjoyment. While street trees sometimes face criticism for environmental degradation due to poor maintenance or excessive planting leading to wasteful public spending, proper management is essential. Some selections highlight beauty enhanced by illumination, but recently, concerns about the burden of lighting on trees have led some places to discontinue such decorations.