Here's a picture of a street in Kurihama that I really like. Look at the ratio of vehicle way (road) to sidewalk! What a great example for small urban streets everywhere. The photo was taken near the center of Kurihama (in Yokosuka) from a pedestrian overpass.
I don't know how recently the street was reconstructed, but I'm pretty sure it was within the past ten years. Elements that I like include the sidewalk pavers, street trees, and street lamps.
It appears common in Yokosuka that many streets are flush (or nearly flush) with the sidewalks - meaning there is only a slight "curb". Bollards are used, particularly at intersections, to keep vehicles off of the sidewalks.
Landscape trees such as these street trees are mostly pruned by hand, with the focus on balance and aesthetic composition. I'm not an arborist, but the result of this Japanese style of pruning is a mature tree with a small, yet balanced crown. I think it's a great look for a street - but it obviously requires regular (and costly) maintenance.
There are lots of other streets that I've seen in Yokosuka that I like - I'll try to add more in upcoming posts.
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