8. A handwritten letter.
“These days, it’s a rare occurrence to receive a letter, much less a handwritten one. It really warmed my heart,” blushes one Japanese woman in her late teens. Even if it’s not technically a love letter, taking the time and care to write down your words to celebrate her birthday may act as a love letter. Still, there’s a right time and place to profess your love to her, and that should be saved for a later occasion.