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Event Overview

Join us for HR Craft Night vol.45 on March 12, 2026, from 20:00 to 22:00 at MFPR Shibuya, Tokyo. This event, powered by Phone Appli, is designed for HR professionals, especially those in managerial roles or serving as HR Business Partners (HRBPs).

The evening will feature a panel discussion with three active HRBPs who will share their perspectives on:

• - The vital role and positioning of HRBPs in organizations
• - How to effectively engage with management and leadership
• - Future expectations from HRBPs in the fast-evolving workplace

With an increasing number of businesses adopting HRBP frameworks, this event aims to address essential questions about the impact of HRBPs and the fundamental challenges practitioners face, including role definitions, isolation in their tasks, and navigating dilemmas in their practices.

Under the moderation of Kyohei Watanabe, a leader at Phone Appli, attendees will explore both the expectations organizations hold for HRBPs and the realities they confront in their day-to-day operations.

What Attendees Can Gain:

• - A concrete understanding of HRBPs' roles and perceptions from the ground level
• - Insights on aligning your mindset and approach with top management and business leaders
• - Practical ways HRBPs can interact with middle management to drive organizational change
• - Perspectives from currently active HRBPs on the future of the HRBP role

Past Participating Companies (in no particular order)

• - Akatsuki Inc.
• - Upsider Inc.
• - Ingliwood Inc.
• - Infcurion Inc.
• - WealthNavi Inc.
• - Exawizards Inc.
• - Galapagos Inc.
• - CrowdWorks Inc.
• - Cladas Inc.
• - CyberAgent Inc.
• - STORES Inc.
• - Speee Inc.
• - Spectee Inc.
• - SmartHR Inc.
• - SmartBank Inc.
• - SODA Inc.
• - VisasQ Inc.
• - Freee Co., Ltd.
• - BASE Inc.
• - HENNGE Inc.
• - Money Forward Inc.
• - Mico Inc.
• - Metaps Holdings Inc.
• - Mercari Inc.
• - UserBase Inc.
• - LINE Yahoo Inc.
• - Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
• - Resilire Inc.
• - Loglass Inc.

Event Details

• - Date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
• - Time: 20:00 to 22:00 (Check-in starts at 19:45)
• - Venue: MFPR Shibuya B1F, 1-2-5 Shibuya, Tokyo
• - Participating Companies: Raksul Inc., Userbase Inc., Beyond HR Inc.
• - Eligibility: HR professionals in managerial roles or serving as HRBPs
• - Participation Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included). Receipt issuance available.
• - Registration URL: HR Craft Night Sign Up

About the Moderator: Kyohei Watanabe

Kyohei Watanabe is a leader in the business strategy division at Phone Appli, focusing on engagement strategies, new business development, and organizational development. With a background in solving organizational challenges, Kyohei emphasizes building organizations where people can thrive. He actively participates in external communities dedicated to solving organizational issues.

Explore ManejaS Services

This event is sponsored by Phone Appli, which offers the People Management Support System, ManejaS. This system includes engagement surveys and assessment tools to visualize gaps in recognition between management and staff, proactively suggesting actionable steps that reduce management burdens.

For more details visit: ManejaS Support

Recruitment Support Services: OfferBrain

United Recruitment operates OfferBrain, which assists in the recruitment of top talent by providing personalized scouting messages delivered by seasoned recruitment professionals. OfferBrain is tailored for businesses looking for an efficient and effective scouting experience.

For further information: OfferBrain Recruitment

About the Companies

Phone Appli

• - Head Office: 4-3-13 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Haruhiko Obayashi
• - Services: Cloud service planning, development, and sales including ManejaS.
• - Website: Phone Appli

United Recruitment

• - Head Office: 1-2-5 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: March 2022
• - CEO: Yoko Kaneko
• - Services: Recruitment consulting, scouting optimization tools, and professional HR sharing.
• - Website: United Recruitment

United Inc.

• - Head Office: 1-2-5 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: February 20, 1998
• - CEO: Yoki Hayakawa
• - Services: Investment, education, talent matching, ad tech, and content business.
• - Website: United Inc.