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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
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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
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.
Cactus Blossoms: Poetry In (and Beyond) Gila River
Cactus Blossoms: Poetry In (and Beyond) Gila River Saturday, October 19, 2 pm Archeologist Koji Lau-Ozawa and poet Brynn Saito share their journey rediscovering Cactus Blossoms, an anthology of poetry written by high school students who were incarcerated at the Gila...
Japanese Movie Night
J-Sei at the MoviesFriday, December 13, 2:00 pm (hybrid) J-Sei Movie Night is starting its 8th year dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema. Our movie program offers a fun way to learn about and discuss Japanese history and culture through...
Connecting Across Generations: Bringing the Japanese American community together
Connecting Across Generations: Bringing the Japanese American community together through conversations & food. Saturday, September 7 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm J-Sei 1285 66th St, Emeryville, CA We will enjoy food together and have the opportunity to meet others...
J-Sei’s Harvest Day 2022
J-Sei's Harvest Day "Asian American Movement Music" with Peter and Wendy Horikoshi and Kyle Kashima Friday, November 18th, 1 pm We celebrate all that comes with the harvest, the seeds that are planted, the farmworkers who cultivate the land, and the food that...
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 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...