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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.
The Volunteer, a short documentary on Vietnam Veteran Bruce Nakashima
San Jose Screening: THE VOLUNTEER a short documentary on Vietnam veteran Bruce Nakashima Saturday, September 7th, 2 pm Wesley United Methodist Church, 566 Fifth Street, San Jose Japantown Join us for the screening, reflections from filmmaker David Brodie, and a...
Japanese Movie Night
J-Sei at the MoviesFriday, June 14, 6:30 pm (on Zoom) J-Sei Movie Night in the Living Room continues. Inspired by responses from our year-end poll, we’re extending an open invitation to anyone who would like to select and host a movie for us to watch and discuss. This...
J-Sei Transportation Training
J-Sei Transportation Training Field Trips Mon, June 17 and/or Fri, June 28 10 am to 3 pm Would you like practice using the Emery Go Around, Bart, and MUNI? Come practice and learn more about public transportation by signing up for an upcoming field trip on June 17th...
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...
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...