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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.
Japanese Movie Night – April 2025
J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, April 11, 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, April 11, to watch and discuss the second film in the...
A Storied Career in Filmmaking: John Esaki
A Storied Career in Filmmaking: John Esaki Saturday, May 10, 2 pm Filmmaker John Esaki will share selected clips of his work and stories from his long career in film, which was shaped and guided by a community spirit of pioneering Asian American filmmakers. John Esaki...
Kintsukuroi Screening and Restoring Our Brokenness
KINTSUKUROI FILM SCREENINGfollowed by Q&A with cast and crew Thursday March 13, 6:00 pmRialto Cinemas Cerrito, 10700 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA Tickets: $20 For tickets: https://rialtocinemas.com/coming-soon-cer/ Back by popular demand, join us for a...
Summer Sunday Fun-Day
Outdoor Volunteer Fair J-Sei’s Summer Sunday Fun-Day Sunday, July 16 - 11:30 am to 3 pm Join us to enjoy a taste of summer fun at J-Sei as we thank all who are part of the wheels that keep us going - a flurry of volunteers. Bring your family and friends, order special...
J-Sei Congegate Dining Re-Opens
J-Sei Nutrition Program Update We are thrilled to announce that after 3 long years, we have reopened our onsite dining. We welcome you back to enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch in a congregate setting. Much has changed since we last served meals onsite so to...
COVID 19 Policy Update
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....