A streaming image distribution system which can distribute streaming images to many and unspecified viewers as well as specified viewers. The streaming image distribution system includes a distribution management server having distribution management data containing, through registration, channel numbers set for respective requesters requesting distribution of the streaming images, file names related to the streaming images to be distributed for respective channel numbers, identification codes, image distribution periods, addresses of the image distribution servers storing the streaming images provided with the respective filenames. Reception terminal apparatuses for users to enjoy streaming images, when requesting the distribution of streaming images, transmits the channel numbers and image identification codes to the distribution management server. A streaming image to be distributed to a specified viewer is requested to be distributed from the reception terminal apparatus of the viewer by means of the image identification code.