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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
Sunday, March 29th
Tickets available until 3/22/26.
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.
Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit, photo exhibit
Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit Photographs by Paul Kitagaki, Jr. Exhibit Extended to July 18, 2025 Gallery Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 10 am - 4 pm, and by appointment. Presented by J-Sei & Friends of Topaz Museum, with support by Topaz Museum Closing...
Imagine Nikkei Village Cinema
Imagine Nikkei Village Cinema presents The Boy and the Heron Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli (2023), PG-13 Saturday, July 26, 4 to 7 pm J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville Imagine a space to come to with family and friends. Watch a movie, join a...
Japanese Movie Night – May 2025
J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, May 9, 6:30 pm J-Sei Movie Night is dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema, as well as Japanese American and AAPI films! Join us on Friday, May 9, to watch and discuss the final film in Yamada Yōji's...
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...