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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.
J-Sei Family Festival – Save the date
J-Sei Family Festival - Save the Date! Sunday, September 28, 12 to 3 pm From the beat of the taiko to the intergenerational singers and hip-hop dancers, we celebrate the J-Sei Family Festival each year. Enjoy an array of festival foods, music, activities, and...
J-Sei’s 14th Annual Family Festival – Sunday, Sept 28
J-Sei's Family Festival Sunday, Sept 28, 2025 Take part in our annual event in honor of Keiro no Hi, Respect for the Aged Day. Bring an elder. Enjoy time with family & friends. Celebrate in community. Festival parking at Fratellanza Club, 1149 66th St (1/2 block...
How to Stay Healthy, a talk with Dr. Fumi Suzuki
How to Stay Healthy, a talk with Dr. Fumi Suzuki Thursday, August 14, 1-2:30 pm As we age, we feel the aches and pains more often. Our energy ebbs and flows. How do we stay healthy and active? How do we care for loved ones as they age? What should we pay attention to?...
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...