I think many people consider decorating for birthday and celebration parties with items from 100-yen shops.
These days, there are so many stylish options that a lot of people start by heading to the 100-yen store.
In this article, we’ve rounded up and introduced “fun party goods” from among the many party items out there.
You’ll be surprised—“They even sell this at a 100-yen shop?!” Make the most of these fun party items to liven things up and create a memorable party for everyone!
- Items that liven up a house party, including games and fun gadgets.
- Party goods that liven up weddings and receptions
- Party acts that hype up the crowd: Recommended entertainment and performances for banquets and drinking parties [2026]
- [100-Yen Store Crafts] Handmade ideas that captivate adults too. Stylish DIY/handmade.
- Simple mini-games that liven up a party
- Games to Liven Up a Farewell Party: Ideas That Will Make Everyone Smile
- Made with 100-yen shop materials! Handmade birthday gift ideas that middle schoolers will love
- [Classic] Funny! Hilarious! A roundup of punishment games that will liven up the classroom
- [Talk Theme] Liven up the drinking party! A roundup of funny questions
- Roundup of easy party tricks. A collection of ideas that require no preparation.
- Put a penalty on the line! A roundup of party games that get everyone hyped
- Simple! Easy one-shot gags. Surefire bits that liven up parties and performances [2026]
- Fun quizzes that liven up the party. Quizzes everyone can enjoy.
Get the party started! 100-yen shop’s fun party goods (1–10)
cracker
Party poppers that burst with a loud sound and a shower of paper streamers are essential items for livening up a party.
When everyone sets theirs off at once, it seems to further emphasize the lively atmosphere.
There are many variations—differences in appearance, how the streamers fly, and other functional aspects—so it’s important to choose poppers that suit the occasion.
Although the materials that shoot out are light, they come out with force, so be mindful of the direction you point the popper when using it.
Glowing Straw
Glowing straws are perfect for party scenes in slightly dark or moody spaces.
Don’t you think having these glowing straws would instantly boost the party vibe? Glow-in-the-dark items give off a fun, party-people feel and delight both kids and adults, right? At three for 100 yen, it feels like just the right price to make you want to give them a try.
Pair them with glowing bracelets or a glowing garland to set the mood in a dim room, and you’ll have a party that’s full of atmosphere and guaranteed to get lively.
kusudama (decorative paper ball used for celebrations)
The kusudama, often seen in celebratory scenes, is a classic item that instantly adds a festive, glamorous touch and livens up the atmosphere.
If you’re thinking of making one by hand, a 100-yen shop will likely have all sorts of supplies, but they also sell ready-made mini kusudama.
Inside, you’ll find colorful, shiny streamers and a hanging banner that says “Congratulations!” There’s no confetti, so you won’t have to worry about cleaning up afterward.
Try using a kusudama to make your celebration even more exciting!
tasuki (a traditional Japanese sash used to tie back sleeves)
In situations with large groups, like parties, it’s important to make clear who should draw attention.
In such cases, using a sash is recommended to make a specific person stand out at a glance.
For a birthday, you could use a sash that says “Star of the Day,” and when there’s an emcee, one that says “I’m the host.” Choose a sash that suits the situation to guide participants’ attention.
There are also sashes with phrases people might not want to wear, which could be perfect for penalty games.
party game
When you’ve got time at a party, playing games is a great way to liven things up.
Card games and board games are fun, but these days you can find all kinds of party games at 100-yen shops.
They’ve got surefire hits like bingo cards and sugoroku with party-style penalty challenges written on them.
Of course, they also carry hanafuda and classic board games, so it’s a good idea to prepare a few and choose what to play based on the mood.
funny glasses
Party sunglasses—you’ve seen more and more varieties at 100-yen shops lately, right? Not too long ago, it was mostly just those glasses with a fake nose and mustache, the so-called “nose glasses.” But now you can find heart and star shapes, shutter shades, ones that say “HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” and even glowing sunglasses that really stand out in the dark.
Party sunglasses instantly give off a fun, party-people vibe and look great in photos, making them perfect for any party.
And at just 100 yen, they’re the kind of item that makes you think, “Let’s all grab a pair!”
candle
People often gather to celebrate something and throw a party.
It’s also common to surprise everyone by bringing out a cake for the occasion.
In those moments when the cake is ordinary and you want a bit more impact or flair, candles really shine.
The old idea of putting on as many candles as the person’s age is a thing of the past; these days you can find cute number-shaped candles and message candles, with a wide variety available at 100-yen shops.
Lately, they even sell candles whose flames burn in different colors!
glasses straw
One of the fun parts of a party is the food and drinks, right? These glasses straws are very thin, extra-long straws shaped like eyeglasses, and you wear them over your ears like real glasses to use them.
Because the straw is transparent, you can actually see the drink being sucked up and the liquid moving, which is part of the fun.
And since it’s ridiculously long and takes some lung power, it really livens up the scene.
They look funny, and they’re also great for things like juice chugging contests.
It’s an item that kids and adults can enjoy together.
Circle-Cross Plate
Sometimes you set aside a little recreation time at a party, right? That’s when O/X (true/false) paddles can come in handy.
Like on TV variety shows, you can hold an O in your right hand and an X in your left and try an O/X quiz! At a wedding party, for example, you could set up a Q&A corner and use these paddles for questions that might be a bit hard for the couple to answer and that guests don’t usually get to ask—like how they first met or memories from their first date.
It could be fun! (lol)
echo mic
You may not always have a full-fledged emcee at a party, but sometimes you’ll appoint someone to keep things moving.
That’s when a toy microphone can really liven things up.
Just holding a mic can make the host look sharper and more official, right? (Haha.) A kids’ toy mic or one that looks just like a real microphone works fine, but these days you can even find microphones with simple gimmicks at 100-yen shops.
There are colorful plastic mics that add an echo effect.
They’re not only handy for the host—you might even use them if the party turns into a karaoke contest.