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Surprise gifts to give on a birthday: touching birthday ideas

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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)

Is what’s inside the box… you!?

A giant cardboard box has arrived at Seikin’s house!

Is what's inside the box... you!?

On your birthday, a huge cardboard box suddenly arrives.

You wonder what could be inside—and it turns out your friend is in there! That could be a fun situation.

Arranging someone to play the delivery person and ensuring the box is sturdy enough would likely be tricky in practice, but it would make a strong impression.

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Surprise gifts to give on a birthday: moving birthday ideas (51–60)

Birthday & Proposal

A birthday surprise in appearance, but the real purpose is a proposal

Birthday & Proposal

Make your birthday an anniversary.

Invite her out to dinner at a restaurant, write a personal message to her on the birthday cake plate yourself, and present your proposal.

It’s a very simple approach, but since you can turn your own birthday into a shared anniversary, it will surely become a memorable and wonderful birthday!

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In conclusion

How did you like the surprise gift ideas? They were all heartfelt, weren’t they? Preparing a surprise without it being found out can be tough, but when it brings someone joy, all the effort is totally worth it! Go ahead and plan it—make it a wonderful birthday!