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.

Beyond the Fence by Mieko Anne Walden

Beyond the Fence by Mieko Anne Walden

BEYOND the FENCE, a memoir reading by Mieko Anne Walden Saturday, November 9th, 1 pm - new date For many years, Mieko has been writing about her experiences of being adopted from an Okinawan orphanage as a child by an American family who eventually brought her to the...

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J-Sei’s Harvest Lunch 2024

J-Sei’s Harvest Lunch 2024

J-Sei's Harvest Luncheon Friday, November 15th - To-Go  - now CLOSED A special harvest lunch by Chef Yuji Ishikata, the J-Sei kitchen crew and volunteers will be available for pick-up only.  The harvest lunch will feature: roast turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce,...

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One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and Tule Lake

One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and Tule Lake

One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and the Tule Lake A Film Screening and Talk with filmmaker Sharon Yamato Saturday, November 16, 2 pm (New date) Watch the dynamic film, ONE FIGHTING IRISHMAN, on vigilant attorney Wayne M. Collins who spent decades restoring...

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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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J-Sei Protocol Update

J-Sei Protocol Update

Dear J-Sei Community,   In light of the rise in COVID-19 infections and concern for the rapid spread of new variants, we will require all people entering the J-Sei building to be fully vaccinated. Proof of a recent negative test will no longer be accepted for...

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