Travel Japan’s Countryside with Azusa and her Mom – Part Two

Travel Japan’s Countryside with Azusa and her Mom – Part Two

by | Dec 21, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News

Travel Japan’s Countryside with Azusa and her Mom – Part Two
Thursday, January 13, 3 pm

Our friend, inspired home chef, and creative innovator Azusa Oda has been journeying the Japanese countryside with her mom. Together, they have visited different inaka (rural countryside) communities in the Shikoku and Kyushu region. We enjoyed hearing about their inspiring adventures in Shikoku and all the interesting people they’ve met, including artists, farmers, and entrepreneurs. Join us for more conversation via ZOOM to hear about
their most recent travels in Kyushu. RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “Azusa Travel” in the subject line.

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 At the Movies: A Movie Watch Party!

J-Sei At the Movies: A Movie Watch Party!

by | Dec 1, 2021 | Classes & Events

J-Sei At the Movies 4th anniversary watch party

Friday, December 10, 6:30 pm via Zoom

Can you believe it’s been four years of J-Sei Movie Night — and counting! Please help us celebrate with our dedicated group of movie lovers. We’ll look back over the past year of programs, and also we’ll welcome your ideas for future possibilities in 2022. Hopefully next year we can start to have more events in person and/or hybrid (fingers crossed).

As part of the evening’s festivities, we will watch a film together via livestream (film tbd). While watching, feel free to comment in real time in Chat. After the film, we’ll have a short discussion too. Please join the (virtual) party!

RSVP with “Dec Movie Night” in the subject line.
You’ll receive Zoom information prior to the event.

See you at the movies!

J-Sei Movie Night Bento

 

 

 

December 10 Bento

For movie night, you can order specially made obento from My Friend Yuji. Here are this month’s special movie night offerings:

  • Chirashi (mixed cured sashimi fish over akazu shari seasoned rice — will have some type of shellfish and sesame seeds) $40, +$10 to add uni
  • Karaage & Potato Sarada (chicken karaage, cabbage & Japanese potato salad) $15

Click on the button below to place your order.

You can pick up your meal at the selected pick-up time at J-Sei on Friday, December 10th. Please remember to wear a mask and observe social distance protocol. Thank you!

MY FRIEND YUJI

To order: When you click on the button above, it will take you directly to a pop-up order form on the My Friend Yuji webpage, where you first select a pickup time. In the next window, click anywhere inside the box frame to open another pop-up and select the number of bento you want to order, then click on “Add item” to close the pop-up. Click the “View order” bar at the bottom to confirm your order and click “Continue to payment” to sign in and pay for your order.

Support J-Sei At the Movies

Thanks to you, J-Sei At the Movies is celebrating its fourth anniversary! We look forward to more creative programming with inspiring Japanese and Japanese American films. We are especially grateful for the up close and personal chats with filmmakers as we learn so much from the exchange.

We welcome any donations to help us offset costs for Movie Night. Thanks for your good energy and support!

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

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 At the Movies: Bringing Japanese American History to Light

J-Sei At the Movies: Bringing Japanese American History to Light

by | Nov 3, 2021 | Classes & Events

J-Sei At the Movies with Special Guests Sharon Yamato and Clement Hanami

Friday, November 19, 6:30 pm via Zoom

Technology brings together past and present from near and far as we welcome special guests Sharon Yamato and Clement Hanami joining us from Southern California to discuss their modern, innovative depictions of the Japanese American experience. In particular, we’ll learn about A Life in Pieces, currently on exhibit in three video modalities at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, and Sharon’s 2012 documentary, A Flicker in Eternity. Both vividly relate the tragically short life of a young Nisei named Stanley Hayami who at age 16 was incarcerated in Heart Mountain with his family, and who three years later was killed in Italy while serving as a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. We will share special video presentations, including two of Sharon’s short films, that you will not want to miss. Please join us.

RSVP with “Nov Movie Night” in the subject line.
You’ll receive Zoom information prior to the event.

About Our Guests

SHARON YAMATO is a writer and filmmaker who produced and directed the documentary films Out of Infamy: Michi Nishiura Weglyn; A Flicker in Eternity; and Moving Walls, the latter based on her book Moving Walls: Preserving the Barracks of America’s Concentration Camps. With Nonny de la Peña she created A Life in Pieces and has also served as a consultant for the Japanese American National Museum. She has written articles for the Los Angeles Times and is currently a columnist for the Rafu Shimpo. She graduated cum laude from UCLA with bachelors and masters degrees in English.

CLEMENT HANAMI is Vice President of Exhibitions and Art Director at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles and has been with the Museum since it opened in 1992. He is primarily responsible for the design, installation, fabrication, and maintenance of the Museum’s major exhibits. Clement received his MFA from UCLA in Studio Art with a specialization in New Genres and has exhibited his work in California, New York, and Washington D.C. He was recently selected as one of Art Matters Foundation 2021 Artist2Artist Fellows.

J-Sei Movie Night Bento

We can’t believe we are already into November.  We will not have a bento offering in the month of November.  We encourage all to partake in the Harvest Celebration Lunch To-Go on November 12th.

And SAVE THE DATE for our J-Sei Movie Night Anniversary on Friday, December 10th.  We will have food and fun to toast the year! 

See you at the movies!

Support J-Sei At the Movies

Thanks to you, J-Sei At the Movies will soon be celebrating its fourth anniversary! We look forward to more creative programming with inspiring Japanese and Japanese American films. We are especially grateful for the up close and personal chats with filmmakers as we learn so much from the exchange.

We welcome any donations to help us offset costs for Movie Night. Thanks for your good energy and support!