Are you sure? That might be an imposition. They will need to be at their home in order to collect the parcel you send, which could stop your friend from making plans or ruin ones already made.
My father-in-law lives in Tokyo, that’s why I get packages sent to a convenience store. Can pick it up any time I like and nobody has to take responsibility for being somewhere to receive it. Would suggest a 7-11 close to your friend’s home for this.