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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
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.
Improve Your Qi – Try Qi Gong
Improve Your Qi - Try Qi Gong at J-Sei Mondays, 10 - 11 am Try a new practice and get grounded by learning Qi Gong. Improve your overall health, reduce stress and practice movement. Breathe easy, meditate, and improve the flow of Qi - life energy. Lois Brady is a...
Harvest Lunch 2025
Harvest Lunch Thursday, November 13 Join with Congregate Diners, J-Sei volunteers & staff, and invite friends to celebrate all that we are thankful for. Enjoy sultry smooth jazz music by The Larry Walter Trio, featuring Larry Walter (piano), Wayne Samdahl (bass)...
Hibiku Kotoba – a podcast conversation with Mia Ayumi Malhotra
Hibiku Kotoba, a podcast series Episode 2: Mia Ayumi Malhotra On becoming a poet, Mia Ayumi Malhotra reflects on the challenges and joys of becoming an author. She found a deeper connection with her Nikkei roots while writing her latest release, Mothersalt. She...
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...