J-Sei helps older adults flourish by
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.
Crafters Workshop: Usagi (Rabbit) Pouch
Usagi Pouch Craft Workshop Friday, Nov 19, 9 am to 3 pm Spend a day with us handcrafting a Usagi (Rabbit) bag to carry your phone, small necessities, or shopping list. Instructor Carolyn Hayashida has been sharing her sewing and creative crafting skills with J-Sei for...
Meet Author Naomi Hirahara
Introducing Clark and Division, a new mystery by Naomi Hirahara Saturday, Aug 21 , 2 pm Help us provide a warm welcome for the Bay Area book launch of the new historical mystery, Clark and Division. We will host a hybrid book reading for a small in-person audience...
The Films of Kerwin Berk & Remembering Hiroshi Kashiwagi
J-Sei At the Movies with Special Guests Kerwin Berk and Ben Arikawa Friday, August 13, 6:30 pm via Zoom Please join us for this special evening with director-writer-producer Kerwin Berk, who will visit with us to discuss his career making films, including The Virtues...
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.


