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
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...
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...