J-Sei helps older adults flourish by

Providing over 25 ongoing wellness classes

Offering over 40 cultural and educational community-wide events

Delivering over 37,000 hot Japanese meals

Guiding over 120 families with social workers who coordinate care and services

Engaging over 40 seniors with friendly visitors and friendly callers volunteers

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.

J-Sei Classes & Programs

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34th Annual Crab Feed

J-Sei’s 34th Annual Crab Feed We received such a warm welcome at The Fratellanza Club that we decided to host J-Sei's Annual Crab Feed there again! They are located one block east of J-Sei and have on-site parking. Feast on fresh Dungeness crab, Asian salad, garlic...

Mizuko: True Spirit – meet artist Art Nomura

Mizuko: True Sprit - Meet Artist and Writer Art Nomura Saturday, February 8, 2024, 2 pm Mizuko: True Spirit is an epic American-immigrant tale of hardship, assimilation, and the eventual triumph that ensued. When the Takahashi's, one of the wealthiest families in...

Courting A Man Who Doesn’t Talk – a book talk with Shizue Seigel

COURTING A MAN WHO DOESN’T TALK Writer Shizue Seigel, in conversation with Alameda Poet Laureate Kimi Sugioka Sunday, February 15th, 2 pm Courting A Man Who Doesn’t Talk began thirty years ago as midnight journaling to puzzle out a budding romance between a fortyish,...

Japanese Woodblock Class – Feb 2025

Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock – six 3-hr classes Fridays Feb 7, 14, 28, Mar 7, 14, 28 (no class on the3rd Fridays) 9:30 am -12:30 pm Mokuhanga – a water-based Japanese woodblock printmaking – is environmentally friendly and can be done at home, any time, and anywhere...

Berkeley Shoreline, The North Basin Strip

J-Sei Engages in Park PlanningNORTH BASIN STRIP - Berkeley Shoreline YOUR VOICE MATTERS. Join us as we explore the North Basin Strip, an area along the Berkeley Shoreline proposed for development by the Eastshore State Park. The North Basin Strip is the portion of...

TOPAZ STORIES 2024

TOPAZ STORIES Exhibit extended to January 31, 2025 Gallery Open: Mondays & Thursdays, 10 am to 4 pm; Friday, 10 am to 1 pm Or by appointment, group or docent tours available. Contact jill@j-sei.org While a few of the stories in this exhibit were displayed in the...

New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending

Stop Anti-Asian Racism

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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

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COVID 19 Policy Update

by Jill Shiraki | February 17, 2023 | COVID-19, News | 0 Comments

J-Sei COVID-19 Policy updated on February 13, 2023 For all J-Sei participants, visitors and volunteers: We no longer require proof of vaccination and booster. We support being cautious and strongly recommend that you wear a mask. Free N95 masks are available onsite....

Assessing Your COVID-19 Risk

by Jill Shiraki | December 19, 2022 | COVID-19, News | 0 Comments

Festive Holiday Wishes to You! As we all try to stay cozy, complete our holiday shopping and ponder the new year, we are content in knowing that J-Sei will continue to create opportunities for mutual support, fun and expansion of experiences and thoughts. We are all...

COVID Booster “Bivalent”

by Jill Shiraki | October 10, 2022 | COVID-19, News | 0 Comments

Hi Everyone --What a tremendous joy it was to see so many people come out for our "mini outdoor festival" for J-Sei's Familty Festival in late September. Celebrating "Keiro no Hi" (respect for the aged day) and knowing that this remains central to our mission, we...

J-Sei’s 50th Anniversary Gala – COVID-19 Event Protocol

by Jill Shiraki | May 16, 2022 | COVID-19 | 0 Comments

Join Us for J-Sei's 50th Gala Because our most important priority is to keep everyone safe, weighing the latest information from the CDC and local health authorities we have a limited number of tickets available. At the same time, we recognize how important it is to...

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.

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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.

Class & Event News

Japanese Woodblock Class – Feb 2025

Japanese Movie Night – January 2025

J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, January 10, 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 for our next Japanese Movie Night program, when we will watch and...

Mikami Holiday Wine Tasting

Mikami Holiday Wine Tasting Sunday, December 15, 2 pm J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville Come meet Jason (and hopefully Mitzi and Kate too) for a special presentation at J-Sei on Sunday Dec 15 at 2pm! Over the years, Jason Mikami of Mikami Vineyards and his family...

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Flavors of Spring 2024

2024 Flavors of SpringA Tasting Event Friday, March 29, 2024 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Bloc15, 252 2nd St, Oakland Join us for our 8th Annual Flavors of Spring, J-Sei's signature food tasting event to be held on Friday, March 29, 2024. With delicious samplings by...

33rd Annual Crab Feed

J-Sei’s 33rd annual crab feed – Ticket sales are now closed! We invite you and your family to join us in an updated format. In an effort to build community gathering and in light of restrictions at the El Cerrito Community Center, J-Sei is moving our event to a new...

J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2023

J-Sei Artisan Faire December 3, 2023, 11 am to 4 pm In-person - One day only! Come shop with us! J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy. We feature handcrafted gifts, ceramics, jewelry,...