About 1 in 5 Fathers Who Receive Father's Day Gifts Admit to Being Secretly Disappointed, Survey Reveals!
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- About 1 in 5 Fathers Who Receive Father's Day Gifts Admit to Being Secretly Disappointed, Survey Reveals!
- Lakusupurido Co., Ltd. conducted a survey of 441 fathers aged 30–60 regarding their true feelings about Father's Day gifts. While about 30% receive gifts annually, nearly the same proportion have never received one. 'Food and sweets' were the most common gift received, yet 19.2% admitted to being secretly disappointed. Common physical concerns include shoulder/back pain and poor sleep quality.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 18, 2026
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Lakusupurido Co., Ltd. conducted a survey of 441 fathers aged 30–60 regarding their true feelings about Father's Day gifts. While about 30% receive gifts annually, nearly the same proportion have never received one. 'Food and sweets' were the most common gift received, yet 19.2% admitted to being secretly disappointed. Common physical concerns include shoulder/back pain and poor sleep quality.
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- About 1 in 5 Fathers Who Receive Father's Day Gifts Admit to Being Secretly Disappointed, Survey Reveals! (June 18, 2026), PR Times
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- June 18, 2026
Lakusupurido Co., Ltd. conducted a survey of 441 fathers aged 30–60 regarding their true feelings about Father's Day gifts. While about 30% receive gifts annually, nearly the same proportion have never received one. 'Food and sweets' were the most common gift received, yet 19.2% admitted to being secretly disappointed. Common physical concerns include shoulder/back pain and poor sleep quality.
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Lakusupurido Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture; Representative Director: Kenta Watanabe), the company that plans, manufactures, and sells the hugging pillow 'Hugumocchi,' has conducted a survey targeting fathers aged 30 to 60 titled 'Survey on Fathers' True Feelings Regarding Father's Day Gifts.' This survey revealed fathers' genuine opinions about Father's Day gifts, as well as their everyday physical discomforts—insights that can guide better gift selection.
Father's Day, celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June, is an important opportunity to express gratitude and strengthen family bonds. However, do fathers truly feel joyful about the same traditional gifts year after year? There may be a 'gap between true feelings and social pretense'—where fathers pretend to be happy out of kindness, even when they are not. Yet, there is a lack of data that reveals what fathers genuinely want or the real emotions behind their responses. Therefore, Lakusupurido Co., Ltd. conducted this survey targeting fathers aged 30 to 60.
・ Among fathers aged 30–60, approximately 30% receive gifts every Father's Day, while nearly the same number have never received a gift
・ Among gift-receiving fathers aged 30–60, the most commonly received gift on the most recent Father's Day was 'food and sweets'
・ About 1 in 5 fathers aged 30–60 who receive Father's Day gifts admitted to being secretly disappointed with the gift
・ The top 3 gifts that fathers aged 30–60 would be happy to receive this year are: 1st 'food and sweets,' 2nd 'alcoholic beverages,' 3rd 'clothing and fashion accessories'
・ The main reasons fathers aged 30–60 choose gifts they'd like to receive are 'matching their personal tastes and preferences' and 'high practicality and everyday usability'
・ The main daily concerns and physical discomforts currently experienced by fathers aged 30–60 include 'shoulder stiffness, back pain, and joint pain' and 'sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality'
Survey Date: June 1, 2026
Method: Internet survey
Target: Fathers aged 30–60
Number of Respondents: 441
Panel Provider: RC Research Data
※ Due to rounding to the second decimal place, the total response rate may not sum to 100.0%.
Among fathers aged 30–60, approximately 30% receive gifts every Father's Day, while nearly the same number have never received a gift
In response to the question, 'Do you receive any kind of gift every Father's Day?', the top answer was 'Never received one' at 32.0%, followed by 'Receive every year' at 29.9%, and 'Sometimes receive, sometimes not' at 19.7%. This result shows that about 30% of fathers aged 30–60 receive gifts annually, while nearly the same proportion have never received a Father's Day gift.
Among gift-receiving fathers aged 30–60, the most commonly received gift on the most recent Father's Day was 'food and sweets'
Additionally, among fathers aged 30–60 who answered 'Receive every year' or 'Sometimes receive, sometimes not' to the previous question, when asked 'What gift did you actually receive on the most recent Father's Day?', the top answer was 'food and sweets' at 39.7%, followed by 'clothing and fashion accessories' at 35.2%, and 'alcoholic beverages' at 32.9%. This result indicates that 'food and sweets' was the most frequently received gift on the most recent Father's Day.
About 1 in 5 fathers aged 30–60 who receive Father's Day gifts admitted to being secretly disappointed with the gift
Next, when asked whether they had ever been secretly disappointed with a Father's Day gift in the past, 80.8% answered 'No' and 19.2% answered 'Yes'. While most fathers reported no disappointment, this result reveals that about 1 in 5 gift-receiving fathers aged 30–60 have experienced genuine disappointment with a Father's Day gift.
The top 3 gifts that fathers aged 30–60 would be happy to receive this year are: 1st 'food and sweets,' 2nd 'alcoholic beverages,' 3rd 'clothing and fashion accessories'
Furthermore, when asked 'What gift would make you happy this Father's Day?', the top response among fathers aged 30–60 was 'food and sweets' at 38.3%, followed by 'alcoholic beverages' at 28.8%, and 'clothing and fashion accessories' at 25.4%. This shows that the main gifts fathers aged 30–60 would appreciate this year are 'food and sweets' and 'alcoholic beverages'.
The main reasons fathers aged 30–60 choose gifts they'd like to receive are 'matching their personal tastes and preferences' and 'high practicality and everyday usability'
Next, when asked 'Why did you choose the gift you'd be happy to receive this Father's Day?', the top reason was 'It matches my personal tastes and preferences' at 37.6%, followed by 'It is highly practical and usable in daily life' at 31.5%, and 'It can be enjoyed with family' at 29.5%. This result confirms that the main reasons fathers aged 30–60 select their desired gifts are personal compatibility and practicality.
The main daily concerns and physical discomforts currently experienced by fathers aged 30–60 include 'shoulder stiffness, back pain, and joint pain' and 'sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality'
Finally, as reference information for this year's Father's Day gift selection, respondents were asked about 'current daily concerns or physical discomforts.' The top response was 'shoulder stiffness, back pain, and joint pain' at 40.6%, followed by 'sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality' at 31.3%, and 'eye strain or blurred vision' at 30.4%. This shows that the main physical concerns among fathers aged 30–60 are musculoskeletal pain and sleep-related issues.
This survey revealed that among fathers aged 30–60, about 30% receive Father's Day gifts annually, while nearly the same number have never received one. Additionally, among gift-receiving fathers aged 30–60, 'food and sweets' were the most commonly received gift on the most recent Father's Day. However, about 1 in 5 admitted to being secretly disappointed with the gift. Furthermore, the main physical discomforts reported include shoulder/back pain and poor sleep quality—highlighting a gap between gift expectations and fathers' real needs.
FAQ
What percentage of fathers have received Father's Day gifts?
About 30% receive gifts annually, while 32% have never received one—nearly equal proportions.
What was the most common Father's Day gift received?
The top gift was 'food and sweets' (39.7%), followed by 'clothing and fashion accessories' (35.2%).
Have fathers ever felt disappointed with Father's Day gifts?
19.2% of gift-receiving fathers admitted to being secretly disappointed with past gifts.
What gifts do fathers want most this year?
Top choices: food/sweets (38.3%), alcohol (28.8%), clothing/accessories (25.4%)—driven by personal taste and practicality.
What are the main health concerns among fathers?
Top issues: shoulder/back/joint pain (40.6%), poor sleep quality (31.3%), eye strain (30.4%).