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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.
Letters to Home, an anthology of LGBTQ+ Nikkei experiences
Okaeri Northern California presents Letters to Home: Art & Writing by LGBTQ+ Nikkei and Allies Saturday, April 5, 2025, 1:30 pm Join Okaeri for the Northern California launch of Okaeri's book Letters to Home: Art & Writing by LGBTQ+ Nikkei and Allies. Hear...
Criminals, a book reading and conversation
Criminals, a book reading and conversation Saturday, April 26, 2 pm Join Host Steven Okazaki with guests Judi Nihei and Jan Masaoka, for a book reading and conversation on Ben Masaoka's Criminals and the Post-War Sansei Experience. Masaoka's moving debut novel tells...
Botanical Printing on Paper 2025
BOTANICAL PRINTING ON PAPER Saturday, May 31 or Sunday, June 1, 10 am to 4 pm - CLASS IS FULL, waitlist only Learn to make prints on paper with natures own special botanicals. We will look at how to make papers print what nature can give. You can use the results for...
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....