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- I heard that Yokohama is the birthplace of Japanese street trees. Is that true?
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I heard that Yokohama is the birthplace of Japanese street trees. Is that true?
Last update date June 18, 2020
A
It was in 1867 that a willow and pine trees were planted in Basyamichi, Naka Ward. It is the birthplace of modern street trees.
To commemorate this, a monument is being built on Basyamichi Square.
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Street trees in Yokohama (Road and Highway Bureau Facility Division)
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Road and Highway Bureau Road Department Facilities Division
Phone: 045-671-2786
Phone: 045-671-2786
Fax: 045-651-5443
Email address: do-shisetsu@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 169-040-782
