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We had an amazing time participating in the 2025 Mirai no Mori Charity Run on November 9th at Tamagawa Ryokuchi in Futako-Tamagawa!

This meaningful event supports children living in child welfare facilities by providing life-changing outdoor experiences that help them grow and thrive.
At Next Level, we’re proud to continue supporting Mirai no Mori through the One Percent for the Planet program.

On the day of the event, despite the rainy and cold conditions, one member took on the 21 km course and managed to complete it, finishing in 5th place.

After the race, it was wonderful to connect with fellow runners and the Mirai no Mori team. We’re already looking forward to participating again next year. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible!

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Recently, a team of scammers has copied our entire site and is hosting these fakes under several different domains. The goal is unclear to us at this point, yet unlikely beneficial for visitors of this copy.
So before sending us an inquiry or engaging with our site, please ensure that the URL above starts with “https://nextlevel.global/…” If it starts with anything else, close the page, clean your cookies and go back to safety on https://nextlevel.global/.
We express our many thanks to Google and Namecheap for their swift actions delisting or taking these people offline. Unfortunately, after several attempts, the bad guys found more scammer-friendly services, such as Dynadot or Cloudflare. In spite of many documented claims, these seem to prefer automated emails and inaction to standing by their charts of ethics. While we continue to chase the bad guys, please stay safe and ensure that you’re on the right URL. Thank you.

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On September 26, after a three-month summer break, we joined the community cleanup organized by the Minato City Akasaka District Office.
Despite being late September, it was a scorching hot day, and we were sweating from the start.
This time, we cleaned around the Aoyama–Omotesando area near the NLJ office. We plan to continue taking part in these activities with our volunteer members.

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Next Level has just been nominated Top Advertising Agencies in Japan by DesignRush. On our way to fame and glory!🎉😅🎉

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Never give up on our planet. 💙🌿🌏🦎❤️
We’re now officially re-certified as member of the 1% for the Planet Program.
At Next Level, we believe that even small contributions, when focused and consistent, can support meaningful progress over time.

👉 Read the full story on where our 1% is making an impact this year.

Next Level 1% For the planet certificate

At Next Level, we believe in contributing our community. Central Tokyo is not an area with high social needs, but we do participate in regular voluntary neighborhood cleanups, like this one on June 26, 2025.
Always proud to support our community to be clean and safe. 🌏

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Meta’s Omnichannel Ads: Coming Soon to Japan?

Meta has introduced Omnichannel Ads, a new campaign type designed to drive both online and in-store sales with a single setup. While not yet available in Japan, this will be a key opportunity for D2C, fashion, and luxury brands once launched.

By combining website and offline conversion data, Omnichannel Ads optimize delivery to highlight nearby stores, showcase product availability, and boost foot traffic.

In Japan, where offline retail remains vital, connecting digital ads with in-store results will become essential. Brands should start preparing for advanced measurement and offline conversion tracking to stay ahead.

Meta Omnichannel Ads

ChatGPT has introduced a new shopping assistant feature. By simply describing the type of product you’re looking for, the AI can organize and present relevant options based on price, specifications, and user reviews. Products are displayed in a carousel format with images, and users can easily access detailed information and purchase links. The feature supports Japanese, making it accessible for users in Japan as well.

It’s currently rolling out across Plus, Pro, and Free plans, and will soon be available even without a ChatGPT account. Perplexity AI is also offering a similar shopping experience, signaling that AI-powered product discovery could soon become the new standard in online shopping.

Meta has expanded Threads ads globally, unlocking access to over 320M monthly users on one of the fastest-growing social platforms.

Initially tested in the United States and Japan earlier in 2025, Threads ads are now available worldwide.

Interested in exploring digital ads for your brand? Contact us to start the conversation.

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LINE AI is a new feature in LINE, Japan’s most widely used communication app, officially launched on April 15, 2025. It brings generative AI into everyday messaging—letting users ask questions, create images, and get smart reply suggestions with tone adjustments from polite to playful.
By embedding AI into a platform people already use daily, LINE lowers the barrier for those unfamiliar or unsure about AI. For brands and creators, it’s a signal that AI is becoming part of mainstream communication—not as a separate tool, but as an integrated layer of user experience.
To start making use of it, just go to the LINE Home Screen and select the LINE AI button on the left, or add LINE AI as friend here.

LINE AI