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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 noodles, rolls, desserts, and beverages with your family and friends at J-Sei’s in-person, sit-down, family-style crab feed!  (Menu subject to change depending on availability of crab.)

Enjoy music, no host bar, and time to greet friends, socialize and mingle from 5 pm. Dinner begins at 6 pm  There will be one seating time for this family-style event.

Live band, no host bar, and raffle drawing: 5:00 to 6:00 pm

Doors to dining room and seating open: 6:00 pm

Dinner : 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Dinner tickets: adults $75, children 12 & under $30

Sorry, no To-Go meals available. 

RSVP by Sunday, January 26, 2025. – SALES NOW CLOSED!

Two Options for RESERVATIONS

Sign up Online

(1) To pay online use the donorbox (in next column). For custom amount, calculate your total amount and type the amount. Check box to add the number of tickets in the comment box.

– OR –

Send by Mail

(1) Download and complete the form on the Crab Feed flyer. (2) Send the form with a check and mail to: J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED!

Thank you for your support!

J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2024

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 shopping!

  • Support local businesses and try our Asian pop-ups.

  • Share in the holiday cheer with Community Ukulele, Urban Groove, and others.

J-SEI’S 2024 ARTISANS

3 Locations: Atrium A – G / Warehouse 1 – 18

Food Court 1FC – 8FC

Berkeley Methodist United – A collection of handcrafts and homemade goodies for gift giving and stocking stuffers. Atrium F, upstairs

Cards by Joanne  – Hand made cards with Japanese motifs and unique designs. Warehouse 9

Chiyeko “Tezukuri” – Hand-built ceramics, hand-sewn bags, clothing and accessories with a Japanese wabi-sabi influence. Warehouse 12

Crafts by Carolyn Hayashida – Unique designed handcrafts, including infinity scarves, tote bags, and sashiko items. Warehouse 7

Creative Ninja – Creative Ninja aims to design and create delicate and intricate wears and wares inspired by the simple beauties found in everyday observations. Warehouse 8

Crochet by Megz – Handmade crochet items, ranging from fun hats and creative bags to adorable plushies and exciting decor that are both functional and cute!! Warehouse 13

Crooked Flower Ceramics – Hand built low fire ceramic pieces such as vases, cups and tiny ceramics made on a tiny wheel. Warehouse 11

Daruma Kiosk – Cal – Japanese inspired Street & Izakaya food. Food Court 3

DeLynda DeLeon Designs – One of a kind and limited edition jewelry made with hand rolled Japanese fabric beads. Atrium B, upstairs

Drinks for Sale – All proceeds from this table will benefit J-Sei. An assortment of drinks to quench your thirst while you shop! Brought to you by Wendy Kiniris and Aiko Kurokawa. 8 Food Court / lobby

Eastwind Books – Eastwind Books is an Asian American book seller that provides access to books written by and about Asian Americans. Eastwind Books of Berkeley closed its physical store in 2023 but has continued with its online store — www.AsiaBookCenter.com  Featuring “The Soul of Gift Wrapping”  by Megumi Lorna Inouye, plus many other titles to browse. Atrium C, upstairs

Harvest Land – Hand screen printed T-shirts,  sweatshirts and tote bags with Japanese culture-influenced designs. Warehouse 10

J-Sei’s Cookie Collective – Mouthwatering homemade cookies by Amy Shinsako, Yuki Otake, Haruko Nagaishi, Wendy Kiniris, Susan Nishizaka, Anne Takizawa & Grace Gomez. 8 Food Court / lobby

J-Sei Corner  – All proceeds from this table will benefit J-Sei. Warehouse 2
— Amy Funabiki –  Boxed pouch bags, Barrel round bag
– Anne Takizawa – Training treat pouches with carabiner clip, healthy baked dog treats
– Reiko Nabeta – Whimsical Christmas Stockings

Jane’s Homemade – Delicious homemade baked goods & candies that all can enjoy, even if avoiding glutens, dairy, eggs, or nuts! We incorporate various Japanese and other Asian flavors such as matcha, yuzu, hojicha, ginger, and sesame. 2 Food Court / outside

Jun Hamamoto / Folding 4 Justice – Handcrafted Cards by San Quentin Origami. Also, featuring Mixed Rice, a multicultural children’s story of food, feelings, and finding home by Sophie Dipti Sarkar. Atrium E, upstairs

Kayoko Designs – Original handcrafted jewelry made from Japanese Yuzen paper & metal. Warehouse 5

Kim’s Sushi – Offering a variety of fresh, delicious sushi. 1 Food Court / outside

Kiyomi Koide – Japanese ceramic artist•designer. Every work is handmade bringing the natural clay to everyday ware. Warehouse 15

Kimchi by Sunnie Youk – 3 kinds of Home made Kimchi. Warehouse 7

Koko Baker – Handwoven Scarves. Atrium A, upstairs

Linda’s Crafts – Handknit ascot and long scarves, beanies, and aprons. Atrium D, upstairs

MoritaArts – Handmade Japanese-American crafts including origami and ribbon fish ornaments. Warehouse 14

Mume Farm – Family owned and operated since 1983, Mume Farm grows ume fruit (Japanese plum) to craft healthy, artisanal products. 5 Food Court, outside

Okkon Japanese Street Food – Oakland based husband and wife team interested in sharing okonomiyaki, a popular street food from Japan. 4 Food Court, outside

Old River Design Co – With roots from her family name, Furukawa, which translates to “Old River” in English, offers a blending of her architectural design and sewing skills. uses traditional Japanese motifs, mixed with fun and bright colors when making accessories like; key fob wristlets, dish towels, and storage baskets. Warehouse 17

Sachi’s Folk Art – A collection of folk art from travels to Japan and Japanese-inspired handcrafts. All proceeds from this table will benefit J-Sei.Warehouse 3

Sakura Kai – Handknit scarves by volunteers. Atrium G

Secrets of Tiger – A unique culinary style that graces their restaurant, a testament to the rich flavors born from the chef’s extensive expertise in both Thai and Chinese traditions. 7 Food Court, outside

Shared Cultures – A small batch producer in San Francisco specializing in using koji, an ancient fungi, to create modern fermented food products. Warehouse 16

Tracy Hui – Handmade Haori jackets. Warehouse 18

Visual Harmony Interiors ~ With a delight for design and creative handcrafts, Carrie Yoshida offers an array of visual accents for gift giving, with Cyanotype note cards, journals, desk calendars, and night lights, and Japanese paper art jewelry and hair clips. Warehouse 4

Wendy Yoshimura – Watercolor cards and prints. Warehouse 3

Wilder Bites – Single-ingredient dog and cat treats. 6 Food Court, outside

Jane's Homemade

Daruma Kiosk - Japanese street food

Mume Farm - crafting ume products

Okkon Pop-up featuring okonomiyaki

Secrets of Tiger - an Asian bistro

Shared Cultures - foraging and fermenting miso

J-Sei Marketplace – Food Vendors

We invite you to join us in supporting creative
food ventures and local businesses!

Daruma Kiosk – Takoyaki & Izakaya

Jane’s Homemade – gluten-free cookies & candies

J-Sei Cookie Collective

Kim’s Sushi – assorted sushi rolls

Mume Farm – pastries and ume products

Okkon Japanese Streetfood – okonomiyaki

Secrets of Tiger – Asian Bistro sandwiches

Sunnie’s Kimchi

Shared Cultures – farm to ferment miso

Don’t miss Sunnie’s Kimchi, J-Sei’s Cookie Collective, and Anne’s Doggy Treats for sale in the Holiday Warehouse.

J-Sei is located at 1285 66th Street
(between Hollis St & San Pablo Ave) in Emeryville.

 

Flavors of Spring 2024

 2024 Flavors of Spring
A 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 local chefs who represent the Bay Area’s rich culinary scene curated by our own Chef Yuji Ishikata, over 450 attendees will enjoy an evening of live music, a silent auction and interactive festivities at our new venue, Bloc15.

Your participation in this event will support J-Sei’s wide range of life enhancing services to a diverse population of older adults.

Tickets $150 per person. Purchase event tickets online or mail check payable to J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 in an envelope postmarked by March 22.

For more information, contact Tiffany Nguyen at tiffany@j-sei.org or visit www.j-sei.org.

 

SPONSORS

SAKURA

Kei Matsuda & Charles Rick

Reiko Yamashita Nabeta

MATSU

Anonymous

Karen & Thomas Morioka
Linda Okahara & Balaram Puligandla
Glenn & Arleen Takayama
Fred & Margo Takemiya

TAKE

Abacus Products – Greg & Aili Yoshii
Berkeley JACL
Buddhist Church of Oakland
Paul & Joan Fujii
Fujikawa Family
Blaine Honda
Aki & Emi Nakao
Peter & Lynn Nakaso
Leroy & Barbara Morishita
Ray & Judy Ogata
Quin Oaks Investment Group
Glenn & Amy Shinsako
Jane Tanamachi
Dr. Himeo Tsumori
Betty & Doug Yamamoto
Zero Net Energy Center, San Leandro

UME

Anonymous
Berkeley Bowl Marketplace
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
Children’s Dentistry – Nicholas Ching, DDS
El Cerrito Royale, A Berg Assisted Living Community
Peter M. Fukumae CPA
Groundswell Group
Karlsson & Lane
Wendy & Vas Kiniris
Alan & Bonnie Maeda
Monterey Market
Matt & Sharon Morizono
Aaron and Susan Muranishi
Art Ramirez and Janice Otani
SCAN Health Plan
Visual Harmony Interiors, LLC
Kay Yatabe

SAVORY TASTINGS

Hiroshi’s Catering

Joodooboo

Ox & Tiger

Ok’s Deli

Kiri SF

Alan Hirahara, Private Chef

DESSERT TREATS

SanDai

Chef Yuji Ishikata

Cheryl Lew of Laney College & Montclair Baking
 

DRINKS

Mikami Vineyards
Jizake Quest
AXR Napa Valley
Monticello Vineyards

 

 

33rd Annual Crab Feed

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 venue:  The Fratellanza Club which is one block east of J-Sei and has on-site parking.

Please enjoy your crab feast from 5 pm to 6:30 pm and then enjoy live band music, more socializing and a no-host bar from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.  There will be one seating time for this family-style event with no to-go meals.

Enjoy fresh Dungeness crab, Asian salad, garlic noodles, rolls, desserts, and beverages with your family and friends at J-Sei’s in-person, sit-down, family-style crab feed!  (Menu subject to change depending on availability of crab.)

Dinner tickets: adults $70, children 12 & under $25 (Sorry, no to-go meals.)

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

 

Two Options for RESERVATIONS

Sign up Online

(1) To pay online use the donorbox (in next column). For custom amount, calculate your total amount and type the amount. Check box to add the number of tickets in the comment box.

– OR –

Send by Mail

(1) Download and complete the form on the Crab Feed flyer.

(2) Send the form with a check and mail to: J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2024

J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2023

J-Sei Artisan Faire

December 3, 2023, 11 am to 4 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. 

We feature handcrafted gifts, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art, tote bags, stationery, home decor, specialty foods, books, and more.

  • Enjoy a chance to meet our artists and artisans and do some shopping!
  • Support local businesses and try out new dishes with our Asian pop-ups.
  • Share in the holiday cheer with performances by J-Sei Singers, Let’s Groove, and others.

 

Okkon Pop-up featuring okonomiyaki

Secrets of Tiger - an Asian bistro

Fire and Spice - Northern Thai

Shared Cultures - foraging and fermenting miso

Mume Farm - crafting ume products

Granddaughters, kitchen essentials by Shelby LaRosa

Return of Artist DeLynda Deleon

New Creations by artists Chiyeko Klarman and Carina Lee

J-Sei Marketplace ASIAN POP-UPS

We invite you to join us in supporting creative
food ventures and local businesses!

Jane’s Homemade – gluten-free cookies & candies

Kim’s Sushi – assorted sushi rolls

Mume Farm – pastries and ume products

Musashi Bento – lunch bento to-go

Okkon Japanese Streetfood – okonomiyaki

O’Toole’s Fire and Spice – Northern Thai food & iced tea

Secrets of Tiger – Asian Bistro sandwiches

Shared Cultures – farm to ferment miso

Don’t miss Sunnie’s 3 kinds of kimchi, Fuzzy’s Fizzies, Movie Night’s Baker Dozen, and Anne’s Doggy Treats for sale in the Holiday Warehouse.

J-Sei is located at 1285 66th Street
(between Hollis St & San Pablo Ave) in Emeryville.

 

FEATURED ARTISANS

 Amy Funabiki –  Zipper Pouches

Anne Takizawa – Homemade Doggie Treats

Barbara Morita – Paper designed ornaments and cards

Carina Lee – Assorted Playful Knitted Creations

Carolyn Hayashida – Quilts, Totes and Bags

Carrie Yoshida -Cyanotype and Original Designed Cards

Chiyeko Klarman – Hand-built Pottery and Square Totes

DeLynda Deleon – Handcrafted beaded jewelry

Felicia Hoshino & Judith Kajiwara – Children’s books

Fuzzy’s Fizzies – Galco Soda Stop

Gerry Furuzawa – Original Watercolor Paintings & Prints

Harvest Land – Hand-screened Print T-shirts

Jane’s Homemade – Gluten-Free Cookies and Candies

Joanne Wong – Washi Paper Card Designs

Jun Hamamoto/San Quentin Origami – Origami Cards

Kayoko Designs – Jewelry

Koko Baker – Handwoven Scarves

Linda Matsui – Assorted handcrafted gifts

Movie Night Bakers – Homemade Cookies

Mume Farm – Ume products

Shared Cultures – Miso products

Shelby LaRosa – Granddaughters Scrubbies and other kitchen essentials

Sunnie Youk – 3 kinds of Kimchi

Teri Lee Pottery

Tracy Takayanagi Hui – Happi, Totes & Jewelry