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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
Flavors of Spring 2026
Many thanks to our supporters!
Listen to J-Sei’s Podcast
Hibiki Kotoba
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 Sianne Susbilla at sianne@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.
Chair Fit – New class offering in September
Chair Fit - a new class at J-Sei Tuesdays in September - 10:30 - 11:00 am Join us for a 30-minute engaging workout for the mind and body from a chair. Incorporating physical and cognitive activities, instructor Midori Lambert provides positive social interaction for...
Japanese Movie Night – Sept 2025
J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, Sept 12, 6:00 pm ***SPECIAL START TIME THIS MONTH at 6:00 pm!*** Please join us this month to discuss HIGH AND LOW / 天国と地獄 from 1963, one of the classics in the canon of works by master filmmaker Kurosawa Akira. Starring Mifune...
Making Motherhood: A Creative Workshop with Mia Ayumi Malhotra – rescheduled
Making Motherhood: A Creative Workshop with Mia Ayumi Malhotra Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10 AM – 12 PM In this creative writing workshop, we will think about what it means to make art from life, drawing from family practices (gardening, mending, seamstressing,...
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...
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...