Father's Day Gift Guide 2025: The Hobby Edition

Does the dad or dad-like figure in your life need a new hobby? Help him find one with one of these gift ideas! Perfect for Father's Day, birthdays, or just because.

A mahjong set — Not just a game but a way of life. Great for those who love games of all kinds. Both full and travel sizes are available. (Sorry, no American-style sets with jokers available.)

A Chinese chess set — Similar to Western chess — the goal is to capture your opponent’s leader — this ancient game is also known as elephant chess or xiangqi. That's because the bishop piece is sometimes referred to as the elephant.

A reusable Chinese calligraphy set — For the dad with a knack for language and art, these calligraphy sets are reusable. Just dip the calligraphy brush into water, which magically transforms into "ink" once it touches the writing scroll. Watch the writing disappear, leaving a clean scroll ready for the next round of practice.

An anime model kit — Help him relive his childhood with these Gundam and Pokemon model and Nanoblock building kits.

His favorite new read — For graphic novel fans is The Monkey King by Jerry Ma, a chronicle of the Chinese legend's adventures in Manhattan's Chinatown. Photography and history enthusiasts might enjoy Corky Lee's Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice, a gorgeous collection of the renowned photographer's greatest works.

Planning a trip to New York? Check out New York Nico's Guide to New York City, a beautiful compilation of the influencer's top 100 NYC institutions, including Pearl River Mart!

For even more ideas, check out the whole Father's Day collection.