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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.
Connecting Across Generations: Bringing the Japanese American community together
Connecting Across Generations: Bringing the Japanese American community together through conversations & food. Saturday, September 7 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm J-Sei 1285 66th St, Emeryville, CA We will enjoy food together and have the opportunity to meet others...
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...
Letter from Ned Isokawa, Outgoing Board President
Dear J-Sei Community, Community support is the lifeblood of any service organization like J-Sei. That support comes in many forms – volunteers and financial to name but a few. And what that support enables is the ability and confidence to expand existing capabilities...
Greetings from New Board Member Pam Honda
I would like to thank the J-Sei board for giving me this opportunity to work with them and for such a meaningful organization. I worked for forty years in healthcare. First as a medical technologist, as an application programmer for health information systems and...
We Welcome Two New J-Sei Board Members
Matthew Fujikawa Matthew Fujikawa is the newest member of the J-Sei Board, and he is looking forward to helping continue the mission of the organization and seeking ways to expand and enrich our services. He is a long time member of Sycamore Church, a past participant...