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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
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, 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...