Next meeting on Zoom – Sep 24 at 4pm
RSVP here (put “J-Sei K-Drama” in the subject line)

We will discuss:

• Miss Night and Day, a Korean series currently on Netflix;
• Recommendations for K-dramas or movies;
• Continue our study of Korean history;
• Pachinko season 2 has started on Apple+, which we will discuss in future (you might also want to rewatch season 1).

Also:

• We are starting a subgroup devoted just to BTS! If interested in joining, please let Jane know (use RSVP link above).
• Don’t forget: you can borrow a DVD. The list (see below) keeps growing!
  

New pilot program to share DVDs and discuss

J-Sei Movie Night members have been asking for a way to share their favorite films and learn about movies and TV shows that are available. During this long pandemic, it seems more important than ever to share our resources and make sure everyone is connecting and flourishing.

In that spirit, we’re initiating a program so that DVDs can circulate to interested folks. At the same time, we’re providing a forum for discussion and feedback, to discuss films, TV shows, and any other media of interest. We’ve also expanded our project to include other Asian and American films and TV dramas in addition to Japanese films and programs.

J-Sei is hosting a series of Zoom meetings to talk about topics of interest. First up is K-dramas: what folks have enjoyed and are currently watching and what makes K-dramas so compelling. The first discussion was held in January 2022. The K-drama genre has proven to be so popular that it is continuing as an ongoing group meeting for fans, both beginners and aficionados!

Take a look at the spreadsheet below. It shows a list of Korean TV dramas available for borrowing; there’s a separate sheet listing Japanese and Japanese American DVDs as well (if you’re interested, please let us know). The sheet shows series title/alternative title, year, synopsis, user ratings, and more. (Titles that are currently loaned out are highlighted in blue.) This resource list has been growing over time to include hundreds of DVDs of all kinds.

If you would like to borrow one or more items on the spreadsheet, please contact Jane Tanamachi (janetanama@yahoo.com). Please be sure to put “J-Sei DVD” in the subject line of your email.

All are welcome to participate — by borrowing or lending a DVD or by adding your feedback and ideas to our ongoing community chat.

Happy Viewing!

For Pre-Registered Participants: 

To pay in advance electronically, use the payment box below. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, please pay on the day of the workshop.

A Script Reading of “Kintsukuroi” by Kerwin Berk
Friday, January 14th, 6:30 pm

Ikeibi Films will be partnering with J-Sei for a table read of select scenes from the new film Kintsukuroi, which will go into production in early 2022. The program will include live readings on Zoom by the actual cast, who will also be available for a Q&A afterward.

Kintsukuroi is a sweeping story about the lives of two Japanese American families as they struggle to deal with the devastating events of World War II. The new feature-length film is the latest project from Ikeibi Films and expands the stories of many of the characters who were first introduced in the short narrative film, “KIKAN – The Homecoming.”

Wendy Ito has to grow up quickly after she and her family are imprisoned in Topaz and lose everything. Shigeo Fujiwara’s life is irreparably changed when he answers the loyalty questionnaire. And Jimmy Ibata struggles to find his way after returning from the battlefields of Europe.

RSVP to jill@j-sei.org and indicate Movie Night 1/14 in the subject line.

ORDER NOW

When you click on the button below, 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.

Pick up your meal at the selected pick-up time at J-Sei on Friday, January 14th.

Please remember to wear a mask and observe social distance protocol. Thank you!

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.