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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
Stop Anti-Asian Racism
Help us find J-Sei’s next Executive Director
Thank you for a wonderful 2025 Flavors of Spring
Come for a Visit
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.
Taste of Mokuhanga – Japanese Woodblock Intro Workshop
Fall 2024 Workshop Taste of Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock Intro Workshop Friday, Sept 20th — 1 to 4 pm [New date] Join us for a 3-hour introductory Japanese Woodblock Print workshop. Participants will be introduced to the art of Japanese woodblock printing called...
Japanese Movie Night – Sept 2024
J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, Sept 13, 6:30 pm J-Sei Movie Night is in its 7th year dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema, as well as Japanese American and AAPI films too! Join us for our next Japanese Movie watch to be held on...
Japanese Woodblock Class
Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock – six 3-hr classes Fall Session: Fridays, Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, & 25 9:30 am -12:30 pm Mokuhanga – a water-based Japanese woodblock printmaking – is environmentally friendly and can be done at home, any time, and anywhere...
Canceled: Flavors of Spring 2020
Flavors of Spring - 4/24 event cancelled Sadly, we have decided to cancel this year’s Flavors of Spring event. While this news is not so surprising, given the pandemic, we are all very disappointed to not be able to enjoy an evening with you and acknowledge our event...
J-Sei’s 29th Annual Crab Feed & Drawing!
We're hosting our 29th annual Crab Feed & Drawing! Join us on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at El Cerrito Community Center with friends and family and celebrate with fresh dungeness crab! Enjoy a great time with live entertainment provided during each seating. Don't...
J-Sei’s Asian Artisan Craft Fair
Click here for downloadable flyer Join us for an afternoon of shopping and holiday cheer at our Asian Artisan Winter Craft Fair. J-Sei cultivates hidden artists in our midst and connects with many talented handicraft artisans. It’s our delight to share their original...