As I know there are fellow foodies here, I'll share the gift guide I've just posted on Kavey Eats... a Japanese theme but lots of non-Japanese ideas too:

http://www.kaveyeats.com/2012/12/kavey-eats-christmas-gift-ideas-2012.html

Some really great things here. Love the little BBQ boat :-)

I want a set of the pie plates but I just couldn't pay that much for a plate !.. :-)

Steve

I should try Japanese cooking, but I'm rather daunted. My brother makes sushi and other Japanese things, but then he lived in Japan for 16 years and had a Japanese wife.

Phil

You don't need to make it then Phil, just pop around there for dinner whenver you like!