[For Men] Ideas for Entertainment and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday Party

Pocky Dance

NAOKI Kobayashi, Takanori Iwata, and Hiroomi Tosaka of Sandaime J Soul Brothers dance comically in Ezaki Glico’s new Pocky Chocolate TV commercial, “Sharehapi: Outing” edition.

This is the “Share Happy Pocky Dance” used in Glico Pocky’s commercial.

The choreography at the beginning feels a bit difficult, but it seems like just the arm movements alone would still get people excited.

Since the theme is sharing happiness, it’s a perfect act for birthdays.

Jugemu

Jugemu (Jūgemu) [rakugo, folktale, animated picture book]

A birthday party is, in other words, an event to celebrate having lived to that age.

The rakugo piece “Jugemu,” which tells of a father giving his child a name to wish for long life, is packed with auspicious phrases and is perfect as entertainment.

That said, listening to an entire amateur rakugo performance can be a bit much.

So how about memorizing and performing just the name part from Jugemu? You could start with, “Wishing that [Name]-kun will be healthy and able to celebrate another birthday next year,” and give it a try.

Love Dance

[Nigeru Haji] Tried expressing the “Koi Dance” with wotagei! [Kita no Uchi-shi-tachi / Gen Hoshino]

If you’re an idol superfan and have been keeping it a secret from your friends, why not casually come out during the entertainment segment? If you show off the glowstick skills you’ve honed, I’m sure you’ll be welcomed with thunderous applause.

Birthday gift exchange

A scramble!? Birthday present exchange with KIKKUN, Kosuke, and Higeoyaji!

A swap surprise to add a little flair to a birthday gift just among friends.

Instead of a typical handover, it’s something everyone can enjoy together and get excited about.

It’s an activity that sparks new discoveries and laughter—like, “So that’s their hobby!”

Bakebake Bakebake, Baketa-kun

Bakebake Bakebake, Baketa-kun

This is a handmade set that recreates a popular picture book.

You make it by attaching drawing paper to cardboard.

If you finish it with a unique birthday twist—like turning it into a cake to give it a birthday party vibe at the end—it’s likely to be a hit.

Paper Bag Magic

Paper Bag Magic Collection: 9 Easy Tricks Revealed — 9 Paper Bag Magic Tricks Tutorials.

Speaking of birthday parties, gifts are a must.

When handing over a present, try livening things up with a paper-bag magic trick.

If it’s a large gift, you can tuck it into your belt and hide it with your jacket.

Men’s jackets often have multiple inner pockets, which you can use for this paper-bag trick.

Since you’ll be cutting a large hole in the back of the paper bag, be sure to prepare one that’s as sturdy as possible.