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.

J-Sei Classes & Programs

May Menu

Spring Newsletter

The Japanese Way of Parenting, a book talk with Lisa Katayama

The Japanese Way of Parenting, a book talk with Lisa Katayama Saturday, May 2, 4 pm Join us for an engaging conversation with Lisa Katayama on her new book, The Japanese Way of Parenting. For this special book debut, Lisa will chat with book editor Kevin Toyama and...

Temporary Detention and The Mis-Adventures of A Former Nisei Week Queen

Temporary Detention and The Mis-Adventures of A Former Nisei Week Queen A film and conversation with collaborators, Brian Niiya, Evan Kodani and Sharon Yamato Saturday, May 9, 2 pm Hear from historian Brian Niiya to learn more about the temporary detention centers,...

We Must Begin By Telling The Truth

“We Must Begin By Telling The Truth” - Honoring the Resistance of Tule Lake Saturday, May 16 1-3pm J-Sei, 1285 66th St, Emeryville, CA 94608 In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the closing of Tule Lake Segregation Center, join Tule Lake Committee CFO Barbara...

Sansei Musings, a conversation with Naomi and Karen

Sansei Musings A conversation with writers Naomi Hirahara and Karen Tei Yamashita Friday, June 19, 5 pm Discovery and creative imaginings fill the pages of the historic fiction works by Naomi Hirahara and Karen Tei Yamashita. With new works to share, they will join in...

Healthy Aging: Understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Healthy Aging: Understand Alzheimer's and Dementia Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2 pm Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current...

Japanese Heritage Night with the Valkyries

Interested in joining us for Japanese Heritage Night with the Valkyries! Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7 pm Valkyries vs Portland Fire Chase Center Cheer on Natalie Nakase, the first Japanese American coach in the WNBA. See Kokoro Tanaka, a Japanese player recruited...

Circling Back: A Retrospective of Artwork by Ruth Yoshiko Okimoto

Circling Back: A Retrospective of Artwork by Ruth Yoshiko Okimoto Opening Program: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1 pm, gallery opens at noon. J-Sei, 1285 66th St, Emeryville Exhibit Dates: February 1 - May 15, 2026 Gallery Hours: M Tu Th Fr 2-5 pm, or by appointment:...

New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending

Flavors of Spring 2026

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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 Sianne Susbilla at sianne@j-sei.org.

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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.

Class & Event News

Oshogatsu Celebration 2021

Oshogatsu Celebration - Friday, January 29th, 2 pm In our virtual landscape, we are discovering ways to connect and celebrate in community. Join us for our Japanese New Year’s celebration, an auspicious occasion to ensure hope and goodwill upon the year ahead....

J-Sei’s Virtual Book Club: Lament in the Night

Meet Translator Andrew Way Leong On Wednesday, January 13, at 4:00pm, Professor Andrew Way Leong, translator of Lament in the Night, will visit with us live on Zoom to launch this season's Book Club. Prof. Leong will introduce Nagahara's work and describe how he came...

Simple Japanese Cooking with Azusa Oda – Winter 2021

Simple Japanese Cooking Thursday, October 22 & Thursday, Nov 19, 3 pm Azusa Oda, author of Japanese Cookbook for Beginners, will continue to cultivate our skills to bring delicious and satisfying Japanese meals to the table. In October, the class will feature a...

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