Do the Japanese Have a Word For It?

Something along the lines of, "Cute, but obsolete technology"...

Even though cuteness is linked to the most of-the-moment fads and fashions, Japanese cartoon styles don't seem to change all that much over time. These mid-1980s store giveaways are inserts for audio cassette boxes—




Exotic places...

... But could The Message to your Heart emanate from anywhere as chic?