Give the Gift of Light This Father's Day: Choosing Eye- and Night-Friendly Lighting
This year, Father's Day is on June 21st.
Alcohol, shirts, gourmet food. While classic gifts are fine, this year you might be looking for something a little different. For those people, we suggest the option of giving the gift of "light."
Lighting is something that is used every day. And it's also a gift that conveys your consideration for his eyes and how he spends his evenings.
In this article, we'll organize how to choose lighting as a Father's Day gift, categorized by the type of father.
Why "Light" for Father's Day?
There are three benefits to giving lighting as a gift.
It's something used daily, so it won't go to waste. Unlike gifts that are just put on display, lighting comes into play every time night falls. Every time he uses it, he'll remember the person who gave it to him.
It conveys "care for his well-being." Finding it harder to read small print? Waking up more often at night? Even for things that are difficult to say directly, a gift of light can subtly express your concern.
It fits into a lifestyle that doesn't accumulate clutter. As people get older, more parents say, "I don't need any more things." Lighting is a tool that either replaces what's currently being used or neatly fits into the gaps of daily life.
This Light for This Type of Father
It's easier to choose when you consider how your father spends his evenings.
For fathers who read books or newspapers before bed. A light that can be placed by the bedside allows him to illuminate just what he's reading without turning on the entire room light. If it has fine brightness adjustment, he can tailor it to how easily he can see the text.
For fathers who wake up more often at night. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's sleep guidelines also state that when going to the restroom at night, it's important to use indirect lighting or footlights to prevent falls. A cordless light that can be carried directly from the bedside becomes a tool for safety at night.
For fathers who work or spend long hours on hobbies at home. To improve the overall quality of light in a room, replacing the entire ceiling light is an option. Light that suppresses flicker and is gentle on the eyes is especially effective in rooms where a lot of time is spent.
For fathers who live far away. Since you can't be by his side, entrust your concern to a tool he uses every night. Ease of installation and operation is the most important factor when choosing.
For a Casual Gift: Solar Sleep Light
The small bedside light, the lipro Solar Sleep Light, is an easy choice as a Father's Day gift.
- Budget of around 10,000 yen. It falls within the average price range for Father's Day gifts.
- No installation required. Take it out of the box and charge it, and he can use it by his bedside from day one.
- Operation is just by touching the top surface. He can use it intuitively without needing to read the instruction manual thoroughly.
- Cordless. He can carry it from his bedside to the hallway. Also useful as a footlight at night.
- Light Quality. Warm 3000K incandescent color, stepless dimming from 1-100%, Ra97+, blue light safety is RG0 certified.
A detailed explanation of what a sleep light is can be found in What is a Sleep Light?
For a Substantial Gift: Solar Ceiling Light
Another option is to change the lighting in your father's entire room.
The lipro Solar Ceiling Light is a ceiling fixture that reproduces a spectrum close to natural sunlight.
- Budget of around 30,000 yen. For a milestone year, or a gift for a special occasion like a 60th birthday or retirement.
- No construction needed. Compatible with existing ceiling sockets, it can be installed in two steps without tools.
- Dimming and color temperature adjustment. A single unit can switch between a crisp light suitable for reading or hobbies during the day and a warm incandescent color at night.
- Eye consideration. High color rendering of Ra97+, RG0, flicker-free. It significantly improves the quality of light in rooms where a lot of time is spent.
- Sizes for 6-tatami and 8-tatami rooms. For both bedrooms and studies.
For detailed selection advice, please refer to How to Choose an Eye-Friendly Ceiling Light.
A Word to Accompany the Gift
A gift of lighting conveys your feelings better with a few words.
"When you get up at night, be careful where you step."
"Don't strain your eyes with small print. You can brighten just what's in your hands."
"Since you spend so much time in that room, I wanted the light to be good quality."
Instead of directly pointing out health issues, words that relate to his daily routine make the gift easier to receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can my father, who isn't good with machines, use it?
A. The sleep light is turned on and dimmed simply by touching the top surface. No apps or settings are required, and charging is just plugging in a Type-C cable. The ceiling light is primarily operated by remote control, and installation is a tool-free, two-step process.
Q. I can't help with installation (we live apart), is that okay?
A. There is no installation process for the sleep light. If the existing lighting in the room uses a ceiling hook, replacing the ceiling light takes only a few minutes. If you're concerned, it's safer to give the sleep light first.
Q. Will it arrive in time for Father's Day?
A. Delivery times vary by season and region. Please check the latest estimated delivery time on the product page and in your cart, and we recommend placing your order with plenty of time to spare.
Summary: Turn Your Concern Into a Daily Tool
The option of light as a Father's Day gift.
For reading, for navigating at night, for the light in the room where he spends a lot of time. Lighting is a tool that quietly expresses your wish for him to "take care of his body" every night.
For a casual gift, the Sleep Light, which requires no installation. For a more substantial gift, the Ceiling Light, which transforms the entire room.
This year on June 21st, deliver "stay healthy always" along with the gift of light.
References
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Sleep Guide for Health Promotion 2023"
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/001305530.pdf - lipro "Solar Sleep Light"
https://jp.lipro.com/ja-jp/products/sleep-light-ja - lipro "Solar Ceiling Light"
https://jp.lipro.com/ja-jp/products/ceiling-light-ja
