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.

J-Sei Classes & Programs
April Menu
Spring Newsletter

Japanese Americans and Anti-Asian Violence, a conversation on racism and resistance with Scott Kurashige

Japanese Americans and Anti-Asian Violence, a conversation on racism and resistance with Scott Kurashige Saturday, April 25, 1 pm Join author/scholar Scott Kurashige in conversation with local community activists Eryn Kimura and Eddy Zheng on building multiracial...
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The Japanese Way of Parenting, a book talk with Lisa Katayama

The Japanese Way of Parenting, a book talk with Lisa Katayama Saturday, May 2, 4 pm Join us for an engaging conversation with Lisa Katayama on her new book, The Japanese Way of Parenting. For this special book debut, Lisa will chat with book editor Kevin Toyama and...
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Temporary Detention and The Mis-Adventures of A Former Nisei Week Queen

Temporary Detention and The Mis-Adventures of A Former Nisei Week Queen A film and conversation with collaborators, Brian Niiya, Evan Kodani and Sharon Yamato Saturday, May 9,  2 pm Hear from historian Brian Niiya to learn more about the temporary detention centers,...
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We Must Begin By Telling The Truth

“We Must Begin By Telling The Truth” - Honoring the Resistance of Tule Lake Saturday, May 16 1-3pm J-Sei, 1285 66th St, Emeryville, CA 94608 In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the closing of Tule Lake Segregation Center, join Tule Lake Committee CFO Barbara...
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Sansei Musings, a conversation with Naomi and Karen

Sansei Musings A conversation with writers Naomi Hirahara and Karen Tei Yamashita Friday, June 19, 5 pm Discovery and creative imaginings fill the pages of the historic fiction works by Naomi Hirahara and Karen Tei Yamashita. With new works to share, they will join in...
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Healthy Aging: Understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Healthy Aging: Understand Alzheimer's and Dementia Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2 pm Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current...
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A Matter of Balance, evidence-based class

A Matter of Balance Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm Apr 24 -  June 5, last class to be held on 6/26 A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults. The evidence-based program...
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Circling Back: A Retrospective of Artwork by Ruth Yoshiko Okimoto

Circling Back: A Retrospective of Artwork by Ruth Yoshiko Okimoto Opening Program: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1 pm, gallery opens at noon. J-Sei, 1285 66th St, Emeryville Exhibit Dates: February 1 - May 15, 2026 Gallery Hours: M Tu Th Fr 2-5 pm, or by appointment:...
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Healthy Aging: Managing Money, A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances

Healthy Aging: Managing Money, A Caregiver's Guide to Finances Thursday, March 19, 2-3:30 pm J-SEI 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put...
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Book Club

New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending

Flavors of Spring 2026

Many thanks to our supporters!

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Listen to J-Sei’s Podcast

Hibiki Kotoba

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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 Sianne Susbilla at sianne@j-sei.org.

 

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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.

Class & Event News

Haruko Obata: A Life of Flowers

Haruko Obata: A Life of Flowers

Haruko Obata: A Life of Flowers Saturday, September 9, 2 pm -- In-Person and Online “If you know flower arranging you do not grow old, for it is eternal.” Haruko Obata Haruko Obata (1892-1989) was a pioneering Bay Area ikebana sensei who began displaying her classic...

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J-Sei’s Family Festival 2023

J-Sei’s Family Festival 2023

J-Sei’s Family Festival Sunday, September 24, 12-3 pm J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville (btwn Hollis St & San Pablo Av) Each year we celebrate “Keiro no Hi” respect for the aged day, a time to honor our elders and celebrate with our multigenerational families....

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Evergreen, A Japantown Mystery

Evergreen, A Japantown Mystery

Evergreen, A Japantown Mystery A Book Talk & Signing with Naomi Hirahara Sunday, September 24, 11 am (in-person & online) With great anticipation, Evergreen, A Japantown Mystery continues the post-war resettlement story of Aki Ito who returns with her family...

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