J-Sei helps older adults flourish by
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
Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, wine, brew, and live music by Bay Area R&B favorite Private Practice Band
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.
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...
Criminals, a book reading and conversation
Criminals, a book reading and conversation Saturday, April 26, 2 pm Join us for a live book reading of Ben Masaoka’s “Criminals” and conversation with friends Steven Okazaki and Judi Nihei on the book and the post-war Sansei experience. Criminals follows the lives of...
34th Annual Crab Feed
J-Sei’s 34th Annual Crab Feed We received such a warm welcome at The Fratellanza Club that we decided to host J-Sei's Annual Crab Feed there again! They are located one block east of J-Sei and have on-site parking. Feast on fresh Dungeness crab, Asian salad, garlic...
34th Annual Crab Feed- save the date
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...