[Humor] A Collection of Birthday Gift Ideas for Male Friends
Choosing a birthday present for a friend can be tough, right?
You read magazines, search online, and start thinking, “Is this never going to be decided?”
This time, I’ve put together some gift ideas for those looking for something to give a male friend!
Basically, they’re quirky gag items that might make you chuckle, but there are some genuinely practical ones too.
Once you check them out, you might start thinking, “If there’s something like this, maybe they sell that kind of item too?”
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[Fun] Birthday Gift Ideas for a Male Friend (1–10)
Insect RC
Many people probably loved both RC toys and insects when they were little.
An insect-themed RC toy is a perfect lighthearted gift that will delight a male friend.
The way it scuttles forward, moving its little legs, or spins around is absolutely adorable.
With prices typically in the 1,000–2,000 yen range, it’s ideal for a casual, no-pressure present.
This insect RC toy is highly recommended—you’ll likely be seen as someone with great taste for sending it!
Entomophagy (insect-based food)
Edible insects are being touted as the protein food of the future.
Many men may be interested but feel it takes courage to try them.
If you give them as a gift to such men, some might feel motivated to give them a taste.
This video shares flavor impressions and even ranks the tastiest options, so please use it as a reference.
If you’re uncomfortable with insects in their whole form, there are also products sold as powdered snacks.
Infinite keyboard switches
Many people are particular about their computer keyboards—how easy the keys are to press, whether they’re hard to press, or even how they sound.
For a male friend like that, how about this set of 72 mechanical keyboard switches? It includes switches from various brands, so he can try out different feels, find his favorite, and then buy a keyboard from that brand for the best typing experience.
Give this as a present, and you’ll likely come across as someone thoughtful who understands their preferences.
[Fun/Lighthearted] Birthday gift ideas for a male friend (11–20)
Cup Noodles Vending Machine
A lot of men seem to like gadgets like this, don’t they? My recommended gift is a Cup Noodles vending machine.
You load it with Cup Noodles and water, put in money, and press the button, and out comes a Cup Noodles cup.
If you place the opened Cup Noodles under the hot water spout, it will pour the hot water for you.
Don’t think, “Why not just boil water in an electric kettle and make it?” The whole process is the fun part.
There’s also a timer that’s the same size as a Cup Noodles cup.
How much is the eye mask?
As a lighthearted gift that’s both hilarious and practical, this item is top-notch.
Despite being called an “eye mask,” it’s apparently popular at places like New Chitose Airport.
Chill it in the fridge to use it as a cooling eye mask, or warm it up in the microwave for a soothing heat mask.
The squishy, bouncy texture is super relaxing.
Give this to a friend worn out from remote work, and your reputation will likely soar.
sushi socks
How about these sushi socks, which look just like nigiri when they’re folded? At first glance they’re unmistakably sushi, but once you unfold them they don’t look overly sushi-like, so they’re easy to wear day to day—that’s a big plus.
They come in a wide variety—crab, natto, salmon, and more—and each pair is reasonably priced, so it’s a great idea to bundle a few types together as a gift.
If you have male friends overseas, this is the kind of item that would delight them if you sent it as a present.
wasabi-colored marker
If someone had something like this in their pencil case, you’d probably think they’re a fun person, right? As a gift for that fun male friend, we recommend this wasabi-colored highlighter.
It looks just like a tube of wasabi, and it produces a color that’s just like wasabi too.
Not only that—there are also ginger-colored and gochujang-colored markers, so give them as a set of three.
What’s more, if you pair the gochujang one with a green perilla sheet, you can use it as that thing that’s perfect for memorization-heavy tasks like tests.