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[For High School Students] A roundup of gag/novelty gifts to give for birthdays

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Hey you, struggling to pick a gift for a friend? Be sure to check out this roundup of fun, novelty-style presents recommended for high schoolers.

It’s a collection of ideas to spice up that once-a-year big event—birthdays! Give them, use them, laugh together, and get in a happy mood! We’ve also included some surprisingly practical items.

Plus, we’ve mainly chosen budget-friendly goodies, so even if your allowance is a bit tight this month, you’re covered!

[For High Schoolers] Roundup of Gag Gifts to Give for Birthdays (11–20)

FC Home 88

How capable is the Famicom-compatible console “FC Home 88” sold at Don Quijote? We compared it with the Matsukiyo Famicom as well.

FC Home 88

The Family Computer, released in 1983 as Japan’s first home video game console—affectionately known as the “Famicom”—might not immediately resonate with today’s high school students.

That’s exactly why the FC Home 88, which lets you easily enjoy Famicom games, is perfect for younger generations.

It supports HDMI output and capture boards commonly used for game streaming, so it’s sure to be a hit as a gift for a friend who wants to try streaming on YouTube and the like!

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Candy backpack

Do you know about “candy backpacks”? They became popular mainly among high school students in South Korea and are gaining attention in Japan as a new way to surprise someone.

The idea is to make a backpack by attaching snack bags together.

For the shoulder straps, recreate them using snacks that come in small packets linked together.

With this surprise, the overall color scheme and sense of unity are also important.

Decide on the design carefully before assembling it.

By the way, you can also make the backpack by combining boxed snacks.

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candy umbrella

A surprise that’s gone viral on social media is the candy umbrella.

The idea is to decorate a clear vinyl umbrella by attaching candy bags to it and give it as a gift.

The charm is that when you open it, it creates a cute, girly vibe.

If the candy bags are too big, you won’t be able to close the umbrella, so adjust that part.

Also, decorating the edge of the umbrella with chenille stems (pipe cleaners) is recommended.

It gives a more fairy-tale-like impression.

Try finishing it in your favorite design.

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In conclusion

Since it’s for high school students, I picked out plenty of stationery items.

Even if you haven’t found “the one,” I think you’ve at least narrowed down the direction.

It’s fun to look for a gift while imagining the look on your friend’s face, isn’t it?