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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
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.
Beyond the Fence by Mieko Anne Walden
BEYOND the FENCE, a memoir reading by Mieko Anne Walden Saturday, November 9th, 1 pm - new date For many years, Mieko has been writing about her experiences of being adopted from an Okinawan orphanage as a child by an American family who eventually brought her to the...
J-Sei’s Harvest Lunch 2024
J-Sei's Harvest Luncheon Friday, November 15th - To-Go - now CLOSED A special harvest lunch by Chef Yuji Ishikata, the J-Sei kitchen crew and volunteers will be available for pick-up only. The harvest lunch will feature: roast turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce,...
One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and Tule Lake
One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and the Tule Lake A Film Screening and Talk with filmmaker Sharon Yamato Saturday, November 16, 2 pm (New date) Watch the dynamic film, ONE FIGHTING IRISHMAN, on vigilant attorney Wayne M. Collins who spent decades restoring...
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...
Flavors of Spring 2024
2024 Flavors of SpringA Tasting Event Friday, March 29, 2024 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Bloc15, 252 2nd St, Oakland Join us for our 8th Annual Flavors of Spring, J-Sei's signature food tasting event to be held on Friday, March 29, 2024. With delicious samplings by...
33rd Annual Crab Feed
J-Sei’s 33rd annual crab feed – Ticket sales are now closed! We invite you and your family to join us in an updated format. In an effort to build community gathering and in light of restrictions at the El Cerrito Community Center, J-Sei is moving our event to a new...