Community Lab: Overcoming Loneliness in Community Management Together

On July 27, 2025, Sanbou BAR Shinjuku will host the inaugural session of Community Lab, a small roundtable discussion aimed at community managers seeking to connect and share their experiences. Organized by JINEN Inc., a company specializing in community design and management, this event brings together practitioners from various community categories, including corporate, local, online, and hobby-based communities. Participants are encouraged to present their cases, challenges, and success stories, fostering a collaborative environment for learning from each other's experiences.

Background of the Event

Community management is filled with uncertainties, and there is no definitive answer to the challenges faced. Common issues such as “why isn’t the engagement lasting?”, “how do I handle varying levels of enthusiasm among members?”, or “how can I articulate the value and outcomes of the community?” often burden managers. Community Lab aims to address these concerns by providing an intimate setting for community leaders to engage in meaningful discussions. Attendees are welcome to share not only their successes but also their failures and current dilemmas, allowing for a richer exchange of wisdom.

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for:

- Those engaged in community management, regardless of sector – corporate, community, online, or hobby.
- Individuals contemplating the establishment of a new community.
- Those interested in hearing authentic trials and successes from other operators.
- Participants wishing to objectively re-evaluate their own communities.
- Anyone looking to connect with practitioners facing similar challenges.

Event Details

- Date: July 27, 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 19:00 – 21:00
- Schedule:

- 19:00: Registration & Icebreaker
- 19:20: Lightning Talks by Practitioners (2 speakers for 2 minutes each)
- 19:35: Self-Introduction Round
- 19:45: Roundtable Discussion (Group Discussions & Sharing)
- 20:10: Community Lab Mini-Session
- 20:20: Networking & Individual Consultations (until 21:00)

- Venue: Sanbou BAR, Shinjuku, 3-15-11 Adhoc Shinjuku Building, 5F, Tokyo, Japan
- Map: Google Maps
- Capacity: 15 participants
- Participation Fee: 5,000 JPY (includes all-you-can-drink and light meals), free for members of JINEN Salon.
- Target Audience: Anyone meeting the criteria listed in the “Who Should Attend?” section.
- Registration Link: Sign Up Here

Event Coordinators

Takashi Fujita
CEO of JINEN Inc.
After working in corporate sales at Mitani Sangyo and launching user communities at Kaonavi, Fujita established JINEN. He has focused on fostering community-driven business growth across industries. His experience includes the establishment of fan communities for listed companies and community management for SMEs.

Kenji Araya
CEO of Sanbou Inc.
With a decade of consulting experience at Deloitte Tohmatsu Group, Araya has helped launch multiple businesses. As the founder of Sanbou, he supports many entrepreneurs while also leading CRAFT TEA, a Japanese tea brand. He is dedicated to alleviating the isolation that CEOs often feel through community engagement.

About Sanbou BAR

Sanbou BAR is not just a venue for networking; it's a space where business leaders, creators, and professionals meet to share earnest business consultations and ideas over drinks. Participants become “advisors” for each other, discovering solutions to challenges and sparking new collaborations in a stimulating environment.

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