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J-Sei welcomes you to participate in our community and cultural organization that brings generations and families together to nurture and pass on Nikkei values through a broad array of senior services and cultural programs.
Book Club
New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending
Stop Anti-Asian Racism
Help us find J-Sei’s next Executive Director
Thank you for a wonderful 2025 Flavors of Spring
Come for a Visit
J-Sei Congregate Dining
We have enjoyed visiting and reconnecting with each other for Congregate Dining at J-Sei. We welcome you to join us as we expand our offering to EVERY THURSDAY at 11:30 am.
Please RSVP in advance with Kathleen Wong at kathleen@j-sei.org.
Classes & Events
Art, music, film, or food? Check out the wide range of special events and classes offered now.
Nutrition
Enjoy a Japanese meal with us or seniors can have hot lunches delivered to their homes. Find out more about our nutrition and food pantry programs.
Senior Services
A wide range of programs to help older adults remain at home are offered. Discover our case management, caregiver registry and friendly visitor programs.
Donate
J-Sei must fundraise over 65% of our budget to provide programs and to support this vibrant community. Learn about different options to give back with a one-time, annual, or planned gift.
Japanese Movie Night – April 2025
J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, April 11, 6:30 pm J-Sei Movie Night is dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema, as well as Japanese American and AAPI films! Join us on Friday, April 11, to watch and discuss the second film in the...
Kintsukuroi Screening and Restoring Our Brokenness
KINTSUKUROI FILM SCREENINGfollowed by Q&A with cast and crew Thursday March 13, 6:00 pmRialto Cinemas Cerrito, 10700 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA Tickets: $20 For tickets: https://rialtocinemas.com/coming-soon-cer/ Back by popular demand, join us for a...
Letters to Home, an anthology of LGBTQ+ Nikkei experiences
Okaeri Northern California presents Letters to Home: Art & Writing by LGBTQ+ Nikkei and Allies Saturday, April 5, 2025, 1:30 pm Join Okaeri for the Northern California launch of Okaeri's book Letters to Home: Art & Writing by LGBTQ+ Nikkei and Allies. Hear...
J-Sei’s Spring 2025 Newsletter
J-Sei Spring 2025 newsletter is out now. Our quarterly print and digital newsletter not only provides information on current and upcoming classes, programs, and events, but also gives you updates that range from general J-Sei news, staff and board of director...
Help us find J-Sei’s next Executive Director
We are excited to launch the search for J-Sei’s next Executive Director—a strategic, community-rooted leader to guide the organization through its next chapter.J-Sei is a multigenerational, multicultural organization based in Emeryville, providing culturally...
J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2024
J-Sei Artisan Faire December 8, 2024, 11 am to 3 pm In-person - One day only! Come shop with us! J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy. Meet our artists and artisans and do some...