J-Sei’s Family Festival
Sunday, Sept 26 – Virtual Program
Take part in our intergenerational event in honor of Keiro no Hi, Respect for the Aged Day.
- Invite your elders, family, neighbors, and friends to participate with you!
- Don’t miss our local Asian flair Pop-Up [Details below].
- Pick-up your bento & enjoy a short visit from 11 am – 2 pm.
- Join us online for our Virtual Celebration at 3 pm.
Sunday, Sept 26th – 11 am – 2 pm
When you come for your pick-up, enjoy a short visit to get an extra treat from
Always Aloha Shaved Ice Co.
J-Sei Curry Rice with Hikari Farms Rakkyo – pickled Japanese scallions $8
Pick up a Hikari Farms condiment jar to enjoy at home.
Listen to smooth tunes by Sentimental Strummers.
See a weaving demo by Koko Baker.
FEATURED SPECIAL
J-Sei Curry Rice with Hikari Farms Rakkyo $8
(Order in advance or available at walk-up.)
HOW TO ORDER
Family Festival Pre-Order is now CLOSED.
Click on the button below to order, you can choose 1, 2, 3 bento or more of the noodle dishes from our local chefs at $18/bento. You can also order J-Sei Curry Rice with Hikari Farms Rakkyo at $8 for a quick bite. Indicate the quantity of items, select a pick-up, add up the cost, and follow the payment link.
Pick up between 11 am – 2 pm at J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville (at Hollis St).
Virtual Family Festival – WATCH NOW!
Virtual FAMILY FEST – 3 pm
In celebration of J-Sei’s 50th Anniversary, the online program continues the theme of “Our Community, Our Legacies”.
Learn about Hikari Farms and a visit by chefs Yuji Ishikata and Brian Ishii.
Meet artists Kay Sekimachi and Lucy Arai as they chat about art and legacy, and the current exhibition “Geometries – Kay Sekimachi” at BAMPFA on view through October.
Hear from the great grandchildren of Issei writers from “Our Recollections”, translated essays produced by the East Bay Japanese for Action in 1986.
Enjoy performances by Minyo no Odori, J-Sei Sings, Daruma no Gakko, and Sentimental Strummers.
Don’t miss ALWAYS ALOHA SHAVE ICE
Sun, Sept 26, 11 am to 2 pm
J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville
FAMILY FESTIVAL POP-UP MENU – Pre-order Sales is CLOSED
MY FRIEND YUJI
Influenced by memories of his grandmothers cooking and inspired by community, Chef Yuji offers inventive dishes and a fresh take on Japanese food for the soul.
Pork Tsukemen $18
Futomen Noodles, Bone Broth, Chashu, Bonito, Ajitsuke Tamago, Nori
OX + TIGER
Filipino Japanese inspired pop-up by Hitomi Wada and EJ Macayan that intertwine their heritage and cultivate flavors that express their experiences.
Mentaiko Pansit $18
Garlic Noodles, Spicy Cod Roe, Shiitake, Nori Sarsa, Annatto Crumb, Onsen Tamago
EL CHINO GRANDE
Christopher Yang and Marcelle Gonzales Yang offer a casual pop-up influenced by the street food of Taiwan and travels to Asia and Hawaii.
Taiwanese Beef Noodles $18
Red Braised Beef, Egg Noodles, Sichuan Chili XO, marinated Gailan
Do I need to register to get zoom information about the virtual program for Sun. Sept. 26.