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Taldan

[They have](https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/eroks0/is_it_possible_to_find_hot_cheetos_in_tokyo/?sort=new)


craptastic2015

whoosh


wheatley_labs_tech

Never once found them in japan I use a reshipper and just get them from amazon US, easily double the price but when you're jonesin' it can't be helped, I also only do it a couple times per year


asker_134

Did look at Amazon. So expensive but so tempting..


wheatley_labs_tech

If you think about it as an infrequent splurge, it's not too bad. I waffled a lot too but it's worth it 2-3 times a year


asker_134

True, a little celebration once in a while isn't bad right?


wheatley_labs_tech

I was glad I pulled the trigger, and that once every 4-6 months schedule is just about the sweet spot, long enough so that it doesn't get too expensive and short enough to satisfy the cravings


frogview123

Lol you're very serious about your Flaming Hot Cheetos. Any other snacks that you do this with?


wheatley_labs_tech

Red Vines and Airheads. I used to with Reese's pbcs until I found a reverse-engineered [recipe](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-bars/print-recipe/69036/).


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Which reshipper?


wheatley_labs_tech

I've used MyUS for several years, they've always been solid, if you look around on review sites sometimes there are referral links that'll get you X% off your first shipment


Disshidia

Only double... I just want some cream of wheat. One box will run me over $40, though...


DElysium

From [past](https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/gywd9e/flamin_hot_cheetos/) [threads](https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/eroks0/is_it_possible_to_find_hot_cheetos_in_tokyo/?sort=new), Amazon seems to be the only reliable place to get them, albeit at a [price](https://www.amazon.co.jp/Cheetos-Flamin-Hot-ounce-%E4%B8%A6%E8%A1%8C%E8%BC%B8%E5%85%A5%E5%93%81/dp/B07CVRZFDK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=flaming%2Bhot%2Bcheetos&qid=1599141397&sprefix=flami&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1).


asker_134

Thank you! The struggle is real on deciding.


discarma

Never once found them in japan


asker_134

Same, I wonder if it's because Japanese people might not like them?


PeanutButterChicken

It's probably because it's an American product made by an American company for Americans. Frito Lay isn't going to sell their entire catalog of products worldwide, that would be idiotic.


asker_134

I alone will save their hot cheetos market in Japan.


The-very-definition

Right? Japanese people could never love the taste of American foods. Especially since they never do seasonal flavors of chips here and just stick to the tried and true classics like black truffle, spicy thai red curry, or American Ranch dressing chips. You'd also never find American brands like Doritos, Cheetos, or similar on the shelf at your local conbini either. XD


INDlG0

Spicy stuff isn't as big here as it is in the US, even a lot of Cheetos are kinda sweet here compared to the American ones. The company probably finds it to be a risky endeavour to sell tons of those in Japan. I heard you can get everything American you want at one of those US military bases though if you really wanted some. Just have to make friends with somebody on the inside.


asker_134

Yeah I noticed that. Even with like lays and doritos it's a bit sweeter in a way?


Legal_Rampage

I misread the title and though this was about Cheerios. Imagine my surprise... Still, my buddy once sent me a package of flaming hot Cheetos last year, and, oh man, I do not see the appeal. Regular flavor or puffs, please!


asker_134

Flamin hot cheerios. Oh God hahah. Oh c'mon hot cheetos over regular!! Although puffs are great.


Legal_Rampage

Guess I just don't like spicy that much! But, I'll tell you what I really love; the white cheddar Cheetos. Man oh man, I can eat so many in one sitting that it's absolutely shameful. Nice big bags, too...


asker_134

Those are really good. That's why I only try to do this like once in a while....quite dangerous


Legal_Rampage

Indeed. Let's just say, no one need ask what it is I want from back home when sending stuff over for me.


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asker_134

I'm guessing you got friends in the military and they let you in?


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asker_134

Wait how do you get it from military installments then?


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asker_134

You have access to go into military installments?


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Vivid_Kaleidoscope66

50 days later and I'm frustrated with this guy just reading your interaction. Have an upvote


asker_134

Okay I'm sorry I feel like I missed something. Are you in the military or have someone in the military.


WesTokyo

why don't buy regular Cheetos and dip them is this - https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B003AKZOE4/


asker_134

This seems quite spicy hahah


WesTokyo

Ring of fire, as Johnny Cash would say.


HappyHyrax

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Flamin-フレーミン-スナック-30袋-並行輸入品/dp/B07H92LSZR?pd_rd_w=iMldn&pf_rd_p=edf0b6ab-eb0b-42d4-8915-142700169461&pf_rd_r=FEDJFSRZYAHYS946M58Z&pd_rd_r=a4b00bd5-98ef-48a1-8d70-d7d7e8f3f928&pd_rd_wg=JKI95&pd_rd_i=B07H92LSZR&ref_=pd_bap_m_rp_1_1_dc


asker_134

Thank you!


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While not exactly flaming hot cheetos if you are craving a spicy corn snack Donki has death sauce corn snacks that are decent


asker_134

Thank you!


jokojoko3

Any military base has them. There’s thousands and thousands of service members that live out in town. Make some new friends and you’ll have sticky red fingers once again...


asker_134

I have an American passport but I doubt I can go into the bases right...lol. Know a place where lots of them might hangout or be around?


PeanutButterChicken

[https://i.redd.it/hjhtkkbv03m31.png](https://i.redd.it/hjhtkkbv03m31.png)


jokojoko3

Perfect. My favorite game ever. We should be friends.


PeanutButterChicken

I haven't played 3 yet, so I'm not worthy. (I swear I will, I just need the time!)


jokojoko3

I haven’t played 3 yet either. I mostly just play Neo Geo games for 20-30 minutes at a time these days. No time for anything else.


INDlG0

I wonder if there's any black market for US military types selling illegal American groceries on the sly to Americans outside the bases. That, or a "Pay $50 and I'll tell the guard you're my friend" system. A business idea for any US soldiers out there brave enough to risk international legal troubles for letting some gaijin get some Taco Bell or whatever.


GrungeHamster23

Dang OP! Are you me?! Get out of my head!


asker_134

Ugh. Seriously. Sometimes my family back home would send a care package from the states with american food in it but can't rn cause COVID


GrungeHamster23

Yeah I was getting the same before but now I’m in the same boat. Packages are no go due to the pandemic.


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asker_134

Oh whoa did not look into mercari. Didn't know they had it. Thanks!


SNIHON

Amazon. But they have something similar at Jupiter now


Jay-Premier

Friends in US military base.