In a fusion of nostalgia and modern tech, AI-powered "Bikkuriman" business cards are becoming a big hit in Japan. The cards, inspired by the popular 80s snack and sticker series "Bikkuriman", take users' data and generate a unique, personalized card with a character. Besides catching the hearts of nostalgic adults, businesses are finding them an unusual yet appealing way to establish connections and leave lasting impressions, reinventing the way networking is done in Japan.

Bikkuriman, a popular monster-themed sticker series from the 1980s, holds a fond nostalgic value in Japanese society. This AI-led resurgence talks to the high level of acceptability and enthusiasm around technology integration into everyday life in Japan. The successful blending of pop culture nostalgia with modern tech innovation reflects the uniqueness of Japan's tech culture.

In the US or EU, there is also a trend for bringing nostalgic icons into modern technology, however, the integration has been more towards gaming or entertainment rather than professional networking. Personalized AI-generated business cards, though existent, do not yet follow themes derived from pop culture, suggesting a different approach to the business meets leisure concept.