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Hokkaido Obihiro Butadon in Togoshi-Ginza — Grilled Pork Rice Bowl Covered in Thick-Cut Pork

🟢 Great-in-Tokyo — Great experience you can enjoy in Tokyo.

A Hokkaido-style pork rice bowl, served in a way that truly covers the entire bowl — right in Togoshi-Ginza.

Last updated: 2026-05-05

Introduction

Among the local specialties of Obihiro in Hokkaido, the first dish that always comes to mind is butadon, a grilled pork rice bowl.
You can enjoy that very dish here in Togoshi-Ginza.
Seeing a bowl completely covered with slices of pork is something that truly leaves an impression.

📍 Tontan (Tabelog English)

What to Try

Kamikomi Pork Donburi

This bowl uses shoulder loin from “kamikomi pork” raised in Hokkaido. Despite being shoulder loin, the meat is surprisingly tender, and the fat is kept to a moderate level. Since you're eating a Hokkaido specialty, this is the bowl to choose.

Obihiro-style butadon at Tontan in Togoshi-Ginza, Tokyo — grilled pork rice bowl covered with sliced pork

Bara Pork Donburi

If you’re not particular about using Hokkaido pork, go with this instead. Slices of richly marbled pork belly are laid generously across the bowl, some even spilling over the rim — an absolute delight.

Bara Pork Donburi (grilled pork belly rice bowl) at Tontan in Togoshi-Ginza, Tokyo

Onsen Tamago

Not limited to butadon, adding a soft-boiled egg deepens the flavor of the entire bowl.

Onsen Tamago (soft-boiled egg) at Tontan in Togoshi-Ginza

Mayonnaise

The rich, sweet-and-salty soy glaze pairs surprisingly well with mayonnaise — definitely worth trying.

Mayonnaise topping for Obihiro-style butadon at Tontan in Togoshi-Ginza

Tokyo or Trip?

🟢 Great-in-Tokyo — Great experience you can enjoy in Tokyo.

Butadon exists all across Japan, but a bowl like this — grilled pork generously covering the entire bowl, with choices of Hokkaido pork shoulder loin or fatty pork belly — is a Tokyo-local expression of Hokkaido’s classic dish.
It’s a great stop for travelers who want to taste regional Japanese flavors without leaving Tokyo, and compare it with the original on a future trip to Hokkaido.

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About "Taste of Japan"

Hello, I'm Yuta.
Born in landlocked Yamanashi and having lived in the gourmet city of Sendai for 10 years, I now call Togoshi-Ginza home. My frequent business trips across Japan allow me to constantly explore the diversity of regional flavors.

Why Togoshi-Ginza?

This street is Tokyo’s longest shopping arcade (about 1.3 km), but it holds a special history. It was the very first street in Japan to adopt the "Ginza" name—a tradition that later spread across the country—after receiving bricks from the famous Ginza district following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

My Wish as a Local

I am not a culinary expert. However, as a Japanese local who knows both the convenience of Tokyo and the origins of regional food, I want to share the "atmosphere" and "personal feelings" that you won't find in standard guidebooks.

The Concept: "Tokyo or Trip?"

Visiting every region of Japan in a single trip is nearly impossible. Some food experiences are worth the travel to the source, while others offer a fully satisfying experience right here in Tokyo.

This blog is a guide to help you make that choice. Based in Togoshi-Ginza, I share my honest experiences and "my personal answer" to help you maximize your culinary journey in Japan.

Our Rating System:
  • 🟠 Local-First: Best experienced in its home region. Worth a trip.
  • 🟢 Great-in-Tokyo: A nationwide favorite or regional specialty that offers a fully satisfying, authentic experience right here in Tokyo.
  • 🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must: A unique food culture born in or exclusive to Tokyo.
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