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Obihiro

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:14:01 +0000

Obihiro was the area first settled by Benzo Yoda in May 1883, and became a city on April 1, 1933. In 1957 the villages of Taishō and Kawanishi merged with Obihiro, bringing it to its current size. Obihiro has a large agricultural sector that revolves around large scale farming. The main crops produced are wheat, potatoes, beets, and beans. Obihiro has one of Japan's cleanest rivers that flows through its city limits. Read More ....

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Gaja

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:11:23 +0000

Gaja is a very popular chain of yakiniku restaurants throughout Sapporo and with another location in Obihiro as well. Yakiniku is a unique dining experience where the clientele grill (yaku) their own meats (niku) to their desired taste. The food is cooked on small hot grill that is heated via hot coals. Read More ....

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Tokachi No Nagaya & Kita No Yatai

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 01:26:33 +0000

For a night out on the town in Obihiro most of the bars and restaurants are on the north side of Obihiro Station. Walking the streets you will come across Tokachi No Nagaya & Kitanoyatai. These narrow streets cover two blocks and seem to be one of the most popular areas for the locals. Read More ....

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Butadon Tonta

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 01:20:21 +0000

For those of you who enjoy a good pork dish, then 'Butadon' is a must try while in Japan. Butadon is pork simmered in a mildly sweet sauce served in a bowl on top of steaming white rice. Butadon is famous in Obihiro (central Hokkaido), and Butadon Tonta is one of the best pork restaurants in the city. Read More ....

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Obihiro Shrine

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:01:29 +0000

In 1881, a man named Benzo Yoda and others from Shizuoka Prefecture organized a pioneer group called the "Bansei-sha". This group and settled inShimo-Obihiro Village and started pioneering. During this time, they started holding festivals and later built a small shrine, though the connection with the current Obihiro Shrine is still not well known. Read More ....

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Midorigaoka Park

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:53:29 +0000

This massive park is located in the middle of the city of Obihiro. Stretching to 50 hectares, this comprehensive park contains a park golf course, the Obihiro Zoo and the Obihiro Centennial Hall, plus walking trails and a pond. Read More ....

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