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Surprise gifts to give on a birthday: touching birthday ideas

Here are some surprise gift ideas you’ll want to give to someone special!

Even if you want to surprise someone on their birthday and make them happy, it can be hard to decide what to do.

So in this article, we’ve put together ideas for surprises that everyone’s trying!

A surprise celebration alone will surely make them happy, but since you’re going to the trouble, you probably want to add one more special touch.

These are all ideas that are sure to move the recipient to tears, so be sure to use them as inspiration!

Surprise gifts to give on a birthday: Heartwarming birthday ideas (41–50)

LEGO brick

Yo-kai Medal Gacha ~ Tried building it with LEGO bricks ~ How does it work? ~ You can make anything with LEGO bricks, present, kids, birthday, Christmas
LEGO brick

How about making a toy out of LEGO bricks as a gift for a small child? This video introduces a medal gacha machine made with LEGO bricks.

It looks a bit challenging, but with LEGO bricks, you can create all kinds of toys depending on your ideas—it seems like a lot of fun.

human formation

Human-letter cheer by Tamana High School
human formation

It’s a performance where several people use colored boards and similar items to form letters.

It’s quite difficult to pull off with a small group, so the more people, the better.

You’ll need to prepare in advance—like coordinating the timing—but it’s a very rewarding act.

Congratulations from many people

[Flash Mob] [Birthday] A surprise gift from friends — Birthday Flashmob — [Waseda]
Congratulations from many people

It’s a surprise where you celebrate a loved one’s birthday with a big crowd! Usually, we tend to celebrate with just family or close friends, but how about going bold and gathering people by the hundreds? If you can bring together a huge number of guests that will astonish the guest of honor, it’s sure to be an unforgettable, high-impact surprise.

Being congratulated by so many people will definitely become a memory they’ll never forget.

It might be tough to organize such a large group, but if everyone pitches in to prepare, it’s bound to turn into a wonderful surprise!

An unexpected visit

LINE-exclusive campaign: “Usakara-kun makes a surprise birthday visit”
An unexpected visit

It’s a surprise where people suddenly show up at your home with a cake or presents.

It’s lovely when close friends you’re always with come by, and it’s also wonderful when unexpected people pay a visit.

It might be fun to look back on the relationships that person has built—like with celebrities or old friends.

Pickup by limousine

2010 07 Jul USA East Limousine pickup at the winery
Pickup by limousine

You often see it in dramas and movies, but I never imagined I’d be the one riding in it! It costs a bit more than a regular rental car, but there are places where you can rent one with a surprise plan for around 30,000 yen.

Gifts that last are great, but how about giving an unforgettable memory instead?

A Letter of Appreciation from Everyone

A heartfelt surprise: “The world’s best letter of appreciation” — moving! Tear-jerking / PR video from Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture
A Letter of Appreciation from Everyone

There’s something quite refreshing about a situation where friends who are usually always joking around suddenly take turns reading heartfelt messages of thanks in a serious tone.

It might also be interesting to have someone read a letter on behalf of an unexpected person.

Watermelon splitting

It's summer! We all played watermelon splitting (suikawari).
Watermelon splitting

How about this for a friend with a summer birthday? A watermelon-splitting game—something unique to summer that you don’t often get the chance to do! Prepare a headband, some kind of stick, and a picnic sheet.

After you split the watermelon, everyone can enjoy eating it together.