Obihiro, a city with a population of over 170 thousand, is especially renowned for its confectioneries. The main branches of Rokkatei and Ryugetsu, two of the most famous confectioneries in Japan, are located in Obihiro city. There are other famous aspects of Obihiro such as delicious Butadon, WRC Rally Japan, and the Banei Hokkaido Horse races. Agriculture is another flourishing business here in Obihiro, a city that lies in the middle of the Tokachi Plains. Some of the main produce include wheat, potatoes, beets and beans. In recent years, mountain potatoes and burdock root are also being grown. It is a city well supplied with bountiful produce, sweets and foods.