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.

34th Annual Crab Feed

J-Sei’s 34th Annual Crab Feed We received such a warm welcome at The Fratellanza Club that we decided to host J-Sei's Annual Crab Feed there again!  They are located one block east of J-Sei and have on-site parking. Feast on fresh Dungeness crab, Asian salad, garlic...

Mizuko: True Spirit – meet artist Art Nomura

Mizuko: True Sprit - Meet Artist and Writer Art Nomura Saturday, February 8, 2024, 2 pm Mizuko: True Spirit is an epic American-immigrant tale of hardship, assimilation, and the eventual triumph that ensued. When the Takahashi's, one of the wealthiest families in...

Courting A Man Who Doesn’t Talk – a book talk with Shizue Seigel

COURTING A MAN WHO DOESN’T TALK Writer Shizue Seigel, in conversation with Alameda Poet Laureate Kimi Sugioka Sunday, February 15th, 2 pm Courting A Man Who Doesn’t Talk began thirty years ago as midnight journaling to puzzle out a budding romance between a fortyish,...

Japanese Woodblock Class – Feb 2025

Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock – six 3-hr classes Fridays Feb 7, 14, 28, Mar 7, 14, 28 (no class on the3rd Fridays) 9:30 am -12:30 pm Mokuhanga – a water-based Japanese woodblock printmaking – is environmentally friendly and can be done at home, any time, and anywhere...

Berkeley Shoreline, The North Basin Strip

J-Sei Engages in Park PlanningNORTH BASIN STRIP - Berkeley Shoreline YOUR VOICE MATTERS.  Join us as we explore the North Basin Strip, an area along the Berkeley Shoreline proposed for development by the Eastshore State Park. The North Basin Strip is the portion of...

TOPAZ STORIES 2024

TOPAZ STORIES Exhibit extended to January 31, 2025 Gallery Open: Mondays & Thursdays, 10 am to 4 pm; Friday, 10 am to 1 pm Or by appointment, group or docent tours available. Contact jill@j-sei.org While a few of the stories in this exhibit were displayed in the...

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

 

COVID 19 Policy Update

J-Sei COVID-19 Policy updated on February 13, 2023 For all J-Sei participants, visitors and volunteers: We no longer require proof of  vaccination and booster. We support being cautious and strongly recommend that you wear a mask. Free N95 masks are available onsite....

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...

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’s 50th Anniversary Gala – COVID-19 Event Protocol

Join Us for J-Sei's 50th Gala Because our most important priority is to keep everyone safe, weighing the latest information from the CDC and local health authorities we have a limited number of tickets available. At the same time, we recognize how important it is to...

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.

Taste of Mokuhanga – Japanese Woodblock Intro Workshop

Taste of Mokuhanga – Japanese Woodblock Intro Workshop

Fall 2024 Workshop Taste of Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock Intro Workshop Friday, Sept 20th — 1 to 4 pm  [New date] Join us for a 3-hour introductory Japanese Woodblock Print workshop. Participants will be introduced to the art of Japanese woodblock printing called...

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Japanese Movie Night – Sept 2024

Japanese Movie Night – Sept 2024

J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, Sept 13, 6:30 pm J-Sei Movie Night is in its 7th year dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema, as well as Japanese American and AAPI films too! Join us for our next Japanese Movie watch to be held on...

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Japanese Woodblock Class

Japanese Woodblock Class

Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock – six 3-hr classes Fall Session: Fridays, Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, & 25 9:30 am -12:30 pm Mokuhanga – a water-based Japanese woodblock printmaking – is environmentally friendly and can be done at home, any time, and anywhere...

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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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J-Sei’s Virtual Asian Artisan Craft Faire 2021

Come shop online with us at our Asian Artisan Craft Faire 2021. J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy. MEET OUR ARTISANS PatchworkChicken After learning a “patchwork” of crafts from her mom...

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Job Postings for J-Sei Home

J-Sei Home Head Cook J-Sei Home seeks a Head Cook to prepare meals for the elderly with experience in Japanese cuisine, and familiarity with American, Western, Chinese and other Asian cuisines. Experience in working in a restaurant setting, menu planning, cooking for...

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