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Originally Posted by alcachino33
Hello, I'm a 3rd year university student who's about to study abroad in Tokyo for the spring. I will be living with a host family and I really want to make sure the cultural exchange is reciprocal, as a way of showing my gratitude for showing me things, etc.
I want to make food for them that is considered staple in the states, and I was wondering what kinds of grocery items are harder to come by in Japan. I figured this could be a nice change of pace breakfast/dinner-wise as well as offsetting my homesickness for lowbrow Western food after a month or so.
I am already thinking about peanut butter (for pb&j) and velveeta cheese (to make macaroni). I don't want to take too much, though, so I need small packages, meaning no cereal boxes...
Anybody living in Japan who misses a particular food item?
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There are few things that cannot be found in Tokyo.
Are you bringing these things for yourself, or for your host family? If you want to show your appreciation for being hosted, I'd pass on PB and jelly sandwiches or Mac and Cheese.
Hi quality cheese, hi quality maple syrup, a bottle of local wine or spirits...these are better items.