12 gift ideas for your dad in Tokyo

12 gift ideas for your dad in Tokyo

1. A last-minute pixel game Our product

   oin turns your shared memories into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your story together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

2. A piece from a favourite brand

   A jacket or knit from Uniqlo, COS or Carhartt WIP. Check his size. Around $60-250.

3. A star map

   A framed sky from a night that matters to you, with a short line underneath. Order a week ahead. Around $25-60.

4. A Dior fragrance

   Dior Sauvage, only if you know it is his scent. Around $90-180.

5. Jewellery

   A slim chain or a signet ring from Mejuri or Pandora, with a small engraving. Check his style first. Around $50-250.

6. A spa day

   A massage voucher and a quiet afternoon to switch off. Around $60-200.

7. A family recipe book

   Collect and print the family recipes, with photos of who made them. Around $25-80.

8. A well-made tote

   A canvas or leather tote he will carry daily. Around $30-120.

9. A favourite snack, delivered

   The treat he always picks, sent without a reason. Around $10-30.

10. Open-when letters

    A stack of envelopes, each labelled for a moment: open when you miss me, when you need a laugh, when you cannot sleep. It costs little.

11. Notes hidden around the house

    Small notes tucked into a coat, a book and the fridge. It costs nothing.

12. A dinner you cook

    Plan the menu and cook his favourite meal at home. It costs little. It costs little.

Shopping for your dad in Tokyo

In Tokyo, gift shoppers head to Shibuya, Harajuku, Ginza and the food floors of the big department stores in Shinjuku.

Trains reach everything and department stores gift-wrap beautifully, but rush-hour trains are crowded, so shop mid-morning or mid-afternoon.

Buying for your dad

Dads often say they need nothing, so look at what he does with free time: a project, a team, a hobby. A gift that supports it shows you noticed.

A note that says thank you is a gift of its own.

If you want to give it today

Spa vouchers, snack deliveries and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment, and it needs no occasion: a gift on an ordinary day tends to be remembered longer.

There is no deadline, which lets you order things that take a week to arrive. Pair a quick digital gift with something that needs shipping.

A gift that does not depend on Tokyo

Shops in Tokyo cannot sell this one: a pixel game with him as the hero, two letters from you and a quiz about your shared memories. It is emailed, usually within an hour. The final level is set in Almaty today, with New York and Tokyo coming soon.