What are some American Snack Foods that are not available in Japan?

Question:

I am sending a surprise gift to a friend who is stationed in Japan and want to include some American snack foods, (candy, chips, etc.) that are not available there. She is stationed in Yokota, so if anyone out there is familiar with the location your help is greatly appreciated. I'm thinking of an American comfort snack, something that will remind you of home. Thanks a bunch.

Answer:

Alice - really great idea but on Yokota there is a huge US Commissary and a PX/BX that offers all of the creature comforts of home. The best thing you can send would be baked goods like your homemade cookies or brownies or fudge. Make sure its packaged in ziplock bags, well wrapped. These will mean more than anything you can buy her. Include a local newspaper from home or a CD you record off the local radio station. If you have a local restaurant (non-chain) that she likes put some napkins or a menu in the package as well which will bring back all those great memories. Anything from home is what she's really love, don't worry about Oreos or Doritos or anything like that.

Hope this helps. I was stationed in Japan (not far from Yokota) for 6 years and a care package from home with HOME things was the best. My mother actually bought me a subscription to our hometown paper and I loved getting it even though the news was late by the time it arrived.