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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
Flavors of Spring 2026
Many thanks to our supporters!
Listen to J-Sei’s Podcast
Hibiki Kotoba
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.
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.
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...
Rockin’ The Boat, Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement
Rockin’ The Boat, Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement Meet Author/Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Saturday, January 24, 2026 Never-before-seen photographs tell the story of the beginnings of Asian America in the 1970s from immigrant generations in Chinatowns,...
Healthy Aging: Fall Prevention for Seniors & Caregiver Tips
Healthy Aging: Fall Prevention for Seniors & Caregiver Tips Wednesday, January 28th, 1-3 pm We’re delighted to welcome Erin Wakida, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in acute hospital care and ICU early mobility, for a special presentation to...
J-Sei Holiday Marketplace 2022
J-Sei Holiday Marketplace Sunday, December 4, 2022 Join us for the J-Sei Holiday Marketplace, an open air market to share select items from the J-Sei Artisan Faire, and meet new artisans sharing their goods in-person. Come join in the holiday festivities, order a...
J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2022
J-Sei Virtual Artisan Faire November 25 to 29, 2022 Come shop online with us at our Asian Artisan Craft Faire 2022. J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy. Featuring handcrafted gifts,...
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...