Prizes and gifts that excite a birthday party

cushion

Oh man... the ultimate people-ruining cushion just came out...

Cushions are a classic birthday gift, aren’t they? I especially recommend larger cushions.

Smaller ones are fine too, but don’t you think big cushions are the kind of thing you wouldn’t buy for yourself, yet you’d be happy to receive from someone else? It’s a gift I can recommend regardless of gender or age.

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Surprise trip

[Surprise Trip] For a birthday surprise, we took Yasutake to his “favorite place.”

If you’re dining with a loved one or family, gifting a trip as a surprise present will surely make a big impact.

After handing over a bouquet and offering your congratulations, teasing them with, “There’s one more present…” before revealing it can be very effective.

Whether it’s Hawaii your partner has been wanting to visit or a hot spring getaway the whole family loves, it’s bound to become an unforgettable trip—just like the birthday party itself.

You could even keep the destination a secret and have everyone meet at Tokyo Station or Haneda Airport for an extra thrill!

Time capsule

We dug up the time capsule and found something amazing!

How about a time capsule for a birthday—something to fill with memorable items and seal away to open in 5 or 10 years as a treat for the future? Any container that can be tightly sealed will do.

What should we put inside? You could even give the container itself as part of the present.

Party guests can work together to bury it in the yard, for example, and look forward to the day in the future when everyone reunites, healthy and happy, to open it.

caricature stickers

Caricature stamp stickers introduction [Nigauri!]

If illustration is your specialty, how about drawing a portrait of the birthday star, turning it into a digital file, and making it into stickers as a gift? It has a different kind of fun from photo booths, so it’s sure to catch attention and liven up the party.

The recipient will likely be delighted, too, since they can enjoy using the stickers in various ways.

Senjafuda

I tried making senjafuda stickers [ Heisei Senjafuda – Hamamatsu Festival version ]

How about senjafuda stickers printed with the birthday person’s name? You could use a vending-machine-style printing service found at game centers, but if you design them yourself to perfectly match the recipient’s character and include a congratulatory message, they’ll be even more delighted.

Try using illustration software on your computer and have a go at making them by hand.

Name-engraved lipstick

A gift that Dior girls will love! Dior engraved-name lipstick! [Perfect for White Day too!]

Branded cosmetics are a foolproof gift for women.

Lipsticks, in particular, are something you can never have too many of.

Some brands even offer complimentary name engraving.

Gifting a one-of-a-kind cosmetic is quite romantic, isn’t it?

Handmade ring

How to Make the “Nameless Ring” / JAM HOME MADE

Highly recommended as a birthday present for couples.

It’s hard to make, but you’ll end up with a one-of-a-kind item and a heartfelt gift.

If you purchase a dedicated kit that includes materials and tools, you can create it confidently all the way to completion.

It takes time, but you can enjoy that time as part of the experience.