Next Level: Sustainable Companies’ Marketing Agency in Japan

That’s what we aim to become. Next Level provides Digital Performance and Sales Development services helping sustainable companies maximize their revenue and brand awareness in Japan.

About us
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Our Mission

Driving Sustainable Success

Our mission is to empower the growth and global awareness of innovative and sustainable businesses. With a focus on performance and results, we aim to support Clients contributing climate change mitigation and the creation of sustainable, value-generating solutions.

Our 7-point promise is to deliver on Trust, Technical Expertise, Local Knowledge, Passion, Transparency, Personal Attention, and Flexibility. These values guide us as we tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Through our daily dedicated efforts, we strive to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future for all.

What We Do

Digital Performance and Global Expansion Services

Customer centricity and performance excellence are at the core of our values. Starting from Tech and Digital, we now serve Sustainability-conscious Clients across a variety of verticals, including Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, and Food & Beverages. We bring the same Trust, Expertise, and Local Knowledge that has defined our success in the Tech sector for over 10 years. Our commitment to excellence and our deep understanding of both Japanese and European markets empower our clients to achieve their global expansion and green transformation goals.

Next Level - Our Values: Passion Speed Transparency Accountability Flexibility Technical Expertise Personal

Ethics

Our Values

Passion is our most fundamental driver. We are our Client’s first fans. We have a passion for their products, for brands, and an obsession with Customer Success.
We provide you with experience and skills of course, but we do it in the personal way only a boutique agency can do, and we do so with speed and transparency that keeps us above the pack. We are always willing to try new things, and quick to propose changes as soon as a trends emerge. We are focused on execution and results, and keeping our Clients satisfied is our ongoing pride.

  • Passion
  • Speed
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Flexibility
  • Technical Expertise
  • Personal
Japan Digital Marketing and Sales Development

Guiding Unity

Symbols of Connection and Growth

Our logo features a compass pointing northeast, symbolizing two key aspects of Next Level. A compass because we help you find your way through the business landscapes of our region, pointed to the North-East, because we’re based in North-East Asia. Secondly, the northwest direction traditionally signifies growth and progress, embodying our commitment to driving our clients forward and helping them achieve new heights.

The Tatara bridge on our homepage, linking the island of Shikoku, to Japan’s main island of Honshu, has a special significance for us too. It is also the sister bridge of the Normandy Bridge in France, where many of our clients are based.
Just like this bridge, we create relevant connections for our Clients, helping them to reach new heights.

Ethics

Our Values

  • Passion
  • Speed
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Flexibility
  • Technical Expertise
  • Personal

Passion is our most fundamental driver. We are our Client’s first fans. We have a passion for their products, for brands, and an obsession with Customer Success. We provide you with experience and skills of course, but we do it in the personal way only a boutique agency can do, and we do so with speed and transparency that keeps us above the pack. We are always willing to try new things, and quick to propose changes as soon as a trends emerge. We are focused on execution and results, and keeping our Clients satisfied is our ongoing pride.

Stats

In Numbers

100%

Clients satisified. Internal Customer Survey, March 2025, 7 respondents.

17t

Our estimated Scope 1 & 2 Carbon Intensity for 2023

Up to 10%

Discounts for NPOs, B Corporations, and other selected climate change mitigation solution providing Clients

Team

Meet some of our Members

Stéphane

Stéphane

CEO

Before founding Next Level in 2010, Stéphane held positions as Global Business Manager for Tech Accounts at Google Japan, Japan Country Manager at LaCie, and other positions at Apple (10 years) and NEC.

Taka - Team Members

Taka

Account Director &
Head of Paid Media

Japan is a big and unique market. I help starting your business and move it to the Next Level in Japan.

Maki - team member

Maki

Retail Merchandizer

I’ll negotiate the best shelf space for your products in Japanese Retail!

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Sustainable Development

Our Green Initiatives

Next Level - Sustainable Development Goals
1% For the Planet

At Next Level, sustainability and responsible business practices are at the core of the way we live, work, and interact with clients because sustainability is crucial to everyone. We support the SDGs and contribute 1% of our earnings to NPOs fighting climate change (1% for the Planet program). We’re proud to work with brands and clients who share our commitment to the SDGs and environmental causes.

  • Climate Action
  • Life Below Water
  • Life on Land

Our 2025 Commitment to 1% for the Planet

April 22, 2025 – We’re continuing our commitment to the planet through the 1% for the Planet initiative in 2025. This year, we’re supporting organizations working on ocean research, reforestation, environmental education, and youth programs. From coral reef restoration in Bali to forest conservation in Japan, we’re contributing to efforts led by people making a difference in their communities and ecosystems.

At Next Level, we believe that even small contributions, when focused and consistent, can support meaningful progress over time.

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

  • Climate Action

Community Clean-Up Day

Nov 21, 2024 – We team participated in the ‘Akasaka Aoyama Beautiful Town, campaign, a wonderful initiative focused on safety and environmental cleanliness in the community. Armed with umbrellas, we worked together to clean the area around Tameike-Sanno Station, embracing the rainy weather as part of the experience.

We’re proud to support efforts that help keep our neighborhood beautiful and safe. Every small action adds up to make a big difference! 🌿

Learn more

Milestones

Our Story

August 2024
Global Compact

Global Compact

Since 2024, Next Level has been committed to the UN Global Compact corporate responsibility initiative and its principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

January 2024
January 2024: Next Level celebrates 10 years of collaboration with Withings at CES 2024

Next Level celebrates 10 years of collaboration with Withings at CES 2024

January 2023
January 2023: Next Level joins the 1% for the Planet program

Next Level joins the 1% for the Planet program

November 2022
November 2022: Next Level signs a strategic partnership in Australia with Australiance

Next Level signs a strategic partnership in Australia with Australiance

April 2020
April 2020: Next Level is listed on the Amazon Service Provider Network

Next Level is listed on the Amazon Service Provider Network

July 2019

Next Level hosts its first offsite team meeting overseas in Thailand

June 2019
June 2019: Next Level is mentioned in French Business magazine La Tribune

Next Level is mentioned in French Business magazine La Tribune

January 2019
January 2019: Next Level has 5 clients awarded at CES

Next Level has 5 clients awarded at CES

January 2017
January 2017: Next Level becomes Google Partner

Next Level becomes Google Partner

October 2015
October 2015: Minister Emanuel Macron is in Tokyo to launch the French Tech Tokyo community. Next Level is there, as a founding member, and supports two Client booths at the event: Withings and Mensia Technologies

French Tech Tokyo Launch

Minister Emanuel Macron is in Tokyo to launch the French Tech Tokyo community. Next Level is there, as a founding member, and supports two Client booths at the event: Withings and Mensia Technologies

April 2010
April 2010: Next Level Japan is born.

Next Level Japan is born.

About Us

Company Profile

Company Name Next Level Japan K.K.
Founded April 20, 2010
Capital JPY 6,000,000
Head Office Address Elan Minami Aoyama 202, 5-12-11 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Japan
Phone +81-3-6434-5240
Supported NPOs
(As of 2025)		 1% for the Planet
Fondation Tara Océan
Ocean Generation
Living Seas Foundation
More Trees
Mirai no Mori
Global Compact
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