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J-Sei welcomes you to participate in our community and cultural organization that brings generations and families together to nurture and pass on Nikkei values through a broad array of senior services and cultural programs.
Book Club
New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending
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J-Sei Congregate Dining
We have enjoyed visiting and reconnecting with each other for Congregate Dining at J-Sei. We welcome you to join us as we expand our offering to EVERY THURSDAY at 11:30 am. Please RSVP in advance with Kathleen Wong at kathleen@j-sei.org
Classes & Events
Art, music, film, or food? Check out the wide range of special events and classes offered now.
Nutrition
Enjoy a Japanese meal with us or seniors can have hot lunches delivered to their homes. Find out more about our nutrition and food pantry programs.
Senior Services
A wide range of programs to help older adults remain at home are offered. Discover our case management, caregiver registry and friendly visitor programs.
Donate
J-Sei must fundraise over 65% of our budget to provide programs and to support this vibrant community. Learn about different options to give back with a one-time, annual, or planned gift.
On Memory Care and Family: I Go Gaga, My Dear
On Memory Care and Family: I Go Gaga, My Dear A film screening and talk with director Naoko Nobutomo (online) Sunday, August 18 Pacific Standard/Monday, August 19 Tokyo Film Screening: 3 pm -- Film Talk: 5 pm PST [Aug 19, 9 am Tokyo] For those who RSVP'd, here is the:...
Roots in Okinawa, a workshop for people with ancestral roots in Okinawa
Roots in Okinawa Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 2-4pm J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA What does it mean for Japanese Americans to have ancestors from Okinawa? How is it different from the histories and experiences of other Japanese Americans? This workshop is for...
Watch a Japanese Movie at J-Sei!
J-Sei At the Movies (hybrid) Friday, July 19th, 3:00 pm This month, we're coming back to J-Sei to revive for one time only a pre-pandemic tradition: watching and discussing a Japanese movie together at J-Sei. For this very special occasion, it seems fitting for us to...
A Community Talk: What is the New Normal with COVID-19?
J-Sei Connect A Community Talk: What is the New Normal with COVID-19? Thursday, July 2nd, 3 pm What does re-opening look like in the Bay Area? What is the new normal with COVID-19 still looming? How and why does age effect these considerations? Join us for a...
Japanese Speaking Community Talk
For Japanese-Speaking Individuals: J-Sei will hold a Japanese Community Talk for the purpose of connecting with others and building a network of Japanese-speaking people with varied interests and experiences. The program will be held on Thursday, June 25th at 2 pm;...
J-Sei Connecting Community
J-Sei Connect: How the Community Responds to Bay Area Shelter In Place Thursday, April 2 at 2 pm - online community dialogue With the unified response of five Bay Area counties to shelter in place, we have had to adjust quickly to the mandates. How have you adjusted...