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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
Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, wine, brew, and live music by Bay Area R&B favorite Private Practice Band
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.
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...
J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2024
J-Sei Artisan Faire December 8, 2024, 11 am to 3 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. Meet our artists and artisans and do some...
Japanese Movie Matinee + Potluck
J-Sei at the MoviesFriday, December 13, 2:00 pm (hybrid) Special Matinee Start Time Plus Potluck! Celebrate J-Sei Movie Night's 7th year anniversary with us! Dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema, our movie program offers a fun way to...
32nd Annual Crab Feed To Go
Join us for our 32nd Annual J-Sei Crab Feed Sunday, February 26, 2023 El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moesser Lane, El Cerrito Early Seating 4-5:30 pm; Late Seating 5:30-7 pm with live entertainment throughout. To-Go Pick-Up from 4-6 pm Fresh Dungeness Crab Asian...
J-Sei Holiday Schedule
J-Sei Holiday Schedule The J-Sei Nutrition and Programs will be closed for the holidays from December 24th to January 8th, We are so grateful for the countless hours and sacrifice the volunteers and staff have given to keep things moving. We appreciate this time to...
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...