So I am visiting my host family in Japan from a long time back (we’re American/korean) and the father will be retiring shortly before we see them. I’d like to get him something for his retirement but I really am struggling for ideas on what would be a good gift. Before meeting them we’ll be in the Osaka and Tokyo/ueno area so I was considering some sake from Osaka but with him turning 70 and maybe being health conscious I’m thinking that may not be the best thing. I know he previously worked in an engineering role for a water plant, enjoys cooking (making soba, sashimi cutting his own fish etc) and his local community in Kuki/washinomiya but that’s about it. My budget is <$500
Any ideas or suggestions is greatly appreciated, thank you!
by KikoSoujirou