31st Annual Crab Feed To Go

31st Annual Crab Feed To Go

by | Dec 20, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News

Join us for our

31st Annual J-Sei Crab Feed

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Pick-up between 1 to 4 pm

J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville

to be held once again on a To-Go basis.

Fresh Dungeness Crab

Asian Salad, Garlic Noodles, Bread and Dessert

Dinner Tickets: $50/person

Pre-order early as a limited number of dinners will be sold.

Then, walk up or drive up at your assigned pick up time

TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.  Thank you for your support.

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Awe of Japanese Magic with David Hirata

will be the featured performance

Sunday, Feb 27th, 6 pm

For more info and to RSVP.

J-Sei Asian Artisan 2021 – bento and marketplace

J-Sei Asian Artisan 2021 – bento and marketplace

by | Nov 28, 2021 | Classes & Events

The J-Sei Asian Artisan Craft Faire is now closed. 

Thank you for shopping with us.

My Friend Yuji bento is still available by pre-order.

Pick up your purchases, bento and visit our J-Sei Holiday Marketplace

on Sunday, December 5th, from 11 am to 2 pm.

Above: Year of the Tiger 2021 Original Linoleum Block Print by Patricia Wakida, Wasabi Press

J-Sei Holiday Marketplace

Sunday, December 5, 2021, 11 am to 2 pm

The J-Sei Holiday Marketplace is an open air market to share some of the culinary delights from the kitchen and shops from friends of J-Sei.

Come join in the holiday activity, order a bento from My Friend Yuji, browse the local treats, and share some good cheer with friends.

The J-Sei Holiday Marketplace aligns with the Asian Artisan Craft Faire pick-up. We look forward to greeting you at J-Sei.

 

Artisan Bento Menu

My Friend Yuji offers a choice of two bento available for pick up on Sun, Dec 5th.

Select pick-up time, choose menu item, view order, then continue to payment.

 

Bento Order at MyFriendYuji

Braised Kawali Style Chicken Bento – $18

Crispy Braised Kawali Style Chicken Wings / Seasonal Vegetables / Mushroom Rice

 

Wafu Rib Eye Bento – $25

Wafu Style Rib Eye / Seasonal Vegetables / Daikon Oroshi / Ponzu / Mushroom Rice

J-Sei’s Virtual Harvest Day 2021

J-Sei’s Virtual Harvest Day 2021

by | Nov 3, 2021 | 50th Anniversary

J-Sei’s Virtual Harvest Day Celebration

Friday, November 12th, 1 pm

We are grateful, for the cultivation of the land, the bountiful food that nourishes and connects us.  Join us to honor the harvest, order now, and pick up a traditional turkey meal with all the fixings a la Chef Yuji and J-Sei kitchen crew.

Then, kick back and enjoy the smooth soulful sounds of Glen’s Jazz Trio, featuring Tim Wat (keyboard), Karen Horner (bass) and Glen Iwaoka (drums).  Hear reflections from Writing Our Stories, a class led moderated by Grace Morizawa.

RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “Harvest 2021” in the subject line.

 

Harvest Lunch – limited available

Roast turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, spring mix salad with carrots & garbonzo beans.

Suggested donation: $12

Still interested?  Please call (510) 654-4000 to inquire.

 

MEDICARE: What Plans Work For You?

MEDICARE: What Plans Work For You?

by | Nov 3, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News

MEDICARE : What Plans Work For You?

Tuesday, November 16th, 2 pm

So many $0 Premium Medicare Advantage Plans are available this year, but do they meet your needs?  If you are on Medicare, you are being inundated by mail, phone calls and TV commercials touting the low costs and rich benefits of these plans.  Learn how to evaluate all of your Medicare options including Medigap plans and Prescription Drug Plans to make sure you get the coverage that fits your needs.

OPEN ENROLLMENT is October 15 to December 7, 2021. Find out what will work best for you.

We are pleased to have Denise Lombard join us again at J-Sei.  For nearly 20 years, Denise Lombard has helped individuals and families find smart health insurance solutions with a mix of market savvy, financial know-how, and an unrelenting desire to give her clients genuine peace of mind. When Denise became Director of Marketing for Medicare for Blue Shield of CA  she discovered her true calling –– a passion for applying her financial acumen and understanding of the inner workings of the health insurance field to make a difference in people’s lives. Denise set off on her own in 2004, dedicated to giving her clients the kind of care and attention she seeks for her own family. Since then, she has helped hundreds of people find health insurance solutions tailor-made to fit their needs.

Interested?  Please RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with Medicare in the subject line.

J-Sei’s Virtual Asian Artisan Craft Faire 2021

by | Nov 3, 2021 | 50th Anniversary, News

Come shop online with us at our Asian Artisan Craft Faire 2021. J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy. 

LINK TO J-SEI ARTISAN STORE

MEET OUR ARTISANS

PatchworkChicken

After learning a “patchwork” of crafts from her mom and grandma, Carina Lee picked out knitting and sewing as her go-to crafts. She likes to create plushies that are fun, whimsical, and sometimes humorous. She likes to hang out at home with her husband, two kids, and her piles of yarn and fabric.

Etsuko Bram

Etsuko Bram was born and raised in Japan. Her parents gave her the name Etsuko, which means Joy child. She says, “I enjoy my life, and I enjoy doing pottery. I am pleased to share my joy of ceramics with everyone.”

bARTISANS

Amy Funabiki – Children’s Happi Jackets, Catch-All Bags

Anne Takizawa – Homemade Preserves

Carolyn Hayashida – Women’s Tops

Carrie Yoshida -Assorted Cards

Chiyeko Klarman – Hand-built Pottery, Shibori

Dawn Nakashima – Original Designs on Mugs, Assorted Cards

Eastwind Books – Asian American books

Etsuko Bram – Creative Ceramics

Harvest Land – Hand-screened Print T-shirts

Hikari Farms – Pickled Rakkyo and other fresh bites

Jane Yamashiro – Assorted Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Egg-Free Desserts

Jizake Quest – Imported Sake

Jun Hamamoto/San Quentin Origami – Handmade Cards

Koko Baker – Handwoven Scarves

Morita Arts – Pressed Floral Cards and Ribbon Fish

Mume Farm – Ume Products

Patchwork Chicken – Assorted playful knit shapes

Teri Lee – Functional Pottery

Tracy Takayanagi Hui – Happi Jacket, Face Masks & Jewelry

Wasabi Press – Original Linoleum and Letterpress Prints

And more to come!

 

 

 

Amy Funabiki

Sewing has always been a way of giving back. Whether it is sewing costumes to support the local ballet company that her granddaughter dances for, or craft items for the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple or J-Sei, Amy generously shares her talents to support community. All of the proceeds from her sales from the fair supports J-Sei.

San Quentin Origami

In 1984, 37 years ago, I was given a life sentence and I have been incarcerated since then.  For me, Origami is like an effortless meditation where I am not aware of time and yet experience real peace and true joy in turning a tiny piece of paper into an animal, a bird, a flower or a delicate box.

Origami has been my therapy, it helps me not to be impatient or self-absorbed. I have become more mindful and aware of my surroundings.  – Hau Chan, 2021

J-Sei Holiday Marketplace

Sunday, December 5, 2021

11 am to 2 pm

 The J-Sei Holiday Marketplace, an open air market to share some of the culinary delights from the kitchen and shops from friends of J-Sei, will be part of the festivities.  Come join in the holiday activity, order a bento from My Friend Yuji, browse the local treats, and share some good cheer with friends. 

The J-Sei Holiday Marketplace is scheduled to align with Asian Artisan Craft Faire pick-up. We look forward to greeting you at J-Sei.

MORE INFO TO COME.