#Japan #Tokyo #Next Life #TwooCa #SoraMane

Introduction

In a remarkable collaboration between Kort Valuta, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, and Next Life, based in Neyagawa, Osaka, the innovative app ‘SoraMane’ has been launched. This app leverages the ‘TwooCa’ core, a next-generation wallet designed to create unique economic ecosystems where employee and membership activities translate into monetary support for daily activities.

Background

The ‘SoraMane’ application integrates a system that allows users to support artists while engaging with art itself. This initiative aims to visualize support towards art pieces and activities, forging a new economic environment where fans and artists collaboratively nurture value. The app encourages connections between fans of artist MUSASHI and allows them to interact and show support through an innovative community framework.

In this initiative, Next Sky is serving as the sales liaison partner for Next Life. By utilizing its network with various groups and communities, Next Sky will facilitate interactions with businesses interested in artist support and collaborative projects, ultimately promoting the values and goals of the ‘SoraMane’ initiative.

Overview of SoraMane

Utilizing the unique features offered by TwooCa, ‘SoraMane’ is tailored to meet the needs of fan communities. As part of its debut project, Next Life will launch exclusive collaboration items—a backpack and pouch—designed in partnership with the popular bag brand, anello. These items will be available for purchase only through the app’s dedicated members-only mall.

The products reflect MUSASHI's artistic vision, providing fans with the experience that owning these items directly contributes to supporting the artist.

Beyond merely selling goods, ‘SoraMane’ envisions a platform that connects artists with their fans and various businesses. By implementing TwooCa's features—like Visa payments and point rewards—daily use of the app will directly translate into support for artists. Moreover, the sales revenue generated through apps will be redirected back to community members and participants, creating a cyclical advantage for both artists and fans.

Goals of the New Community Model

The underlying philosophy aims to ensure that:

• - Support for artists is seen not as a burdensome obligation, but as a valuable contribution.
• - The more someone participates in the community, the broader their experiences and benefits become.
• - Fan activities will sustainably evolve through everyday use and purchasing behaviors.

This establishes a contemporary model for artist-supportive fan communities.

What is TwooCa?

TwooCa represents a suite of services that Kort Valuta offers, primarily through an app boasting Visa payment capabilities for employee and membership cards. The associated physical Visa card is prepaid and accessible to all users within Japan. Furthermore, TwooCa facilitates various services such as expense payments and peer-to-peer transfers among users.

The core philosophy behind TwooCa is that valuing employees and members generates overall benefits for the organizations, enhancing performance and motivating individuals. This idea of mutual care is encapsulated in the saying, “Gestures of kindness eventually contribute to societal strength.”

Functionality Highlights

• - Electronic payments (compatible with Visa Touch)
• - Rewards points for daily contributions and activities
• - A closed mall exclusively for registered users
• - Employee/member identification cards embedded with IC chips
• - P2P transfers and donation capabilities
• - Attendance tracking features
• - Continuous feedback collection from users
• - Communication boards for fluid information sharing
• - Mental health check service through voice recognition
• - Gratitude exchange options for recognition among members

Future Outlook

Moving forward, the expansion of TwooCa customized applications, starting with ‘SoraMane’, is planned in several stages.
1. Community Growth: Provide technological support for expanding the SoraMane community while partnering with artists and promoting an economic cycle.
2. Decentralized Society: Aim for an ecosystem where value circulates within communities rather than just companies, initiating a decentralized society through the launch of SoraMane.

Partner Organizations Overview

• - Next Life LLC: Founded in February 2015, located in Neyagawa, specializing in comprehensive support for individuals with disabilities.
• - Next Sky Corporation: Established in September 2025 in Kyoto, focusing on cloud PC services and IT consulting.

About anello®

Established in 2005, anello® aims to create timeless designs transcending age and gender, and its popularity continues to grow globally. Limited-edition items with artistic inspirations are anticipated to further capture the market's attention.

For further information, you can visit anello's official website here.

Summary

In summary, the collaborative launch of ‘SoraMane’ illustrates a groundbreaking step toward integrating art with technology, creating sustainable pathways for community support and interaction, all circling back to the very essence of showcasing value in both artistic expression and everyday consumer behavior.