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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
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.
Okinawan Migration to the United States
Okinawan Migration to the United States Sunday, July 14, 2-4pm PT - in-person and online Okinawans have been migrating to the United States for over 100 years. They have come in two major waves - before World War II and after World War II. What have been the...
Color, Light and Joy – Watercolor Paintings
Artist Reception - Saturday, June 15, 1 to 3 pm J-Sei Gallery, 1285 66h Street, Emeryville Exhibit Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri 1 to 5 pm, and by appointment Visiting J-Sei on a Thursday afternoon, you might happen upon a light-filled room with murmurs of soft...
Edamame Protein Power-Up, a nutrition workshop
Edamame Protein Power-Up, a nutrition workshop Monday, June 10, 12 - 1 pm Join us for a nutrition information workshop and demonstration by Athena Apolis, a dieticianstudent from the University of Rhode Island. Learn about Sacrcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle mass...
A Bay Area Response to “Shelter in Place”
March 24, 2020 Dear J-Sei Family: I truly empathize with the anxiety and uncertainties that we are all facing at this time. While your daily life has changed and we are separated by space (at least six feet right?) we are definitely still all together! You are not...
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...