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.

Capturing Moments, featuring Pulitzer prize-winning duo Paul Kitagaki, Jr and Renee Byer

CAPTURING MOMENTS A Closing Program for the "Gambatte!" Exhibit with Photojournalists Paul Kitagaki, Jr and Renee Byer Saturday, July 19, 1 pm Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from the Pulitzer Prize-winning duo Paul Kitagaki, Jr and Renee Byer, whose photos...

The Gate of Memory: Poems by Descendants of Nikkei Wartime Incarceration

The Gate of Memory, a community reading and book signing Saturday, July 12, 2 pm J-Sei The Gate of Memory, edited by Brynn Saito and Brandon Shimoda, is an anthology of poetry on Nikkei incarceration, written by descendants of the WWII prisons and camps. Immerse...

Japanese Movie Night – June 2025

J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, June 13, 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, June 13, to discuss a different kind of movie from the...

Boro Inspired Collage with Sashiko – Spring 2025

Boro Inspired Collage with Sashiko Stitching Mondays, June 2 & 9, 10 to 12 - The class is full. Sign up for a future session In this two- day workshop we will create patchwork placemats or a table runner. You will be introduced to various methods to create 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...

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...

Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit, photo exhibit

Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit Photographs by Paul Kitagaki, Jr. Exhibit Extended to July 3, 2025 Gallery Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 10 am - 4 pm, and by appointment. Presented by J-Sei &Friends of Topaz Museum, with support by Topaz Museum BEHIND...

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

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...

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A Storied Career in Filmmaking: John Esaki

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...

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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...

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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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