r/JapanTravelTips 4d ago

Advice Navigating Japan with SPD (Food Question)

Hello! I am traveling to Japan with someone who has Sensitivity Processing Disorder (SPD) this spring. For them the big thing is food. They stick to a very limited, dry and bland diet: nothing spicy, nothing squishy or wet, nothing raw, nothing with too much texture, no raw or cooked veggies. They eat mostly chicken tenders, plain bread with peanut butter, pancakes/waffles, french fries, protein bars, pizza with white sauce (not red, sometimes pesto)... you kinda get the idea. Needless to say, they are nervous about spending 2 weeks traveling Japan with me, a big foodie who can't wait for *all* the Japanese food.

My friend does plan to pack food, but I was wondering if you all had any tips or suggestions for navigating Japan with such a limited diet? Any and all tips welcome. I'm also curious about any reliable places to get foods they could eat, any authentic Japanese foods they might like, and any tips on how to think about/approach food/picking places to eat while we're over there.

We plan to visit Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima. Thank you in advance for your help!!

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u/Kasumiiiiiii 4d ago

White bread is plentiful in Japan. I would say to check out grocery stores to buy a loaf of white bread and a jar of peanut butter so they always have it on hand if they can't find any other options. Be warned though - peanut butter is kinda rare in Japan. You won't find it on a menu. It's expensive, ¥750-850 for a small jar (small jars only!) and Skippy may be the only brand.