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.

We Are Not Strangers, Josh Tuininga with guest Flora Ninomiya

  We Are Not Strangers book talk with Josh Tuininga and guest speaker Flora Ninomiya Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11 am   Jewish Arts & Bookfest UC Berkeley Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley   Author Josh Tuininga traces...

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...

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 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 cards, origami, books and...

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...

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.

Mikami Holiday Wine Tasting

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...

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J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2024

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...

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Japanese Movie Matinee + Potluck

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...

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COVID Booster “Bivalent”

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...

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J-Sei Reconvenes in Community

J-Sei COVID Protocol Update   Dear Friends: We have missed seeing you and look forward to having you join us at J-Sei. While the mandates for the state and counties have shifted, we will continue to operate with our J-Sei COVID Protocol (updated in Dec, 2021) to...

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J-Sei COVID-19 – Booster Update

J-Sei COVID-19 – Booster Update

Dear J-Sei Community:   Due to the high transmissibility rate of Omicron and the winter surge, we are taking important steps to keep everyone healthy and safe. For the best protection for our community, all individuals on site at J-Sei will need to show proof of their...

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