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.

Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit, photo exhibit

Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit Photographs by Paul Kitagaki, Jr. Exhibit Dates: February 10- May 2, 2025 Gallery Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 10 am - 4 pm, and by appointment. Presented by J-Sei &Friends of Topaz Museum, with support by Topaz...

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...

Kintsukuroi Screening and Restoring Our Brokenness

 KINTSUKUROI FILM SCREENINGfollowed by Q&A with cast and crew Thursday March 13, 6:30 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...

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...

Book Club

New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending

Stop Anti-Asian Racism

2025 Flavors of Spring

Friday, March 28, 2025

5:30 to 8:30 pm

Bloc15, 252 2nd St, Oakland

Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, wine, brew, and live music by Bay Area R&B favorite Private Practice Band

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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

 

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....

Assessing Your COVID-19 Risk

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”

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

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.

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.

Kintsukuroi Screening and Restoring Our Brokenness

 KINTSUKUROI FILM SCREENINGfollowed by Q&A with cast and crew Thursday March 13, 6:30 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...

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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...

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Japanese Movie Night – January 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...

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Summer Sunday Fun-Day

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...

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J-Sei Congegate Dining Re-Opens

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...

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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....

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