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.

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...

Mizuko: True Spirit – meet artist Art Nomura

Mizuko: True Sprit - Meet Artist and Writer Art Nomura Saturday, February 8, 2024, 2 pm Mizuko: True Spirit is an epic American-immigrant tale of hardship, assimilation, and the eventual triumph that ensued. When the Takahashi's, one of the wealthiest families in...

Kintsukuroi Screening and Restoring Our Brokenness

 KINTSUKUROI FILM SCREENINGfollowed by Q&A with cast and crew Thursday March 13, 6:30 pmRialto Cinemas Cerrito, 10700 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA Tickets: $20 For tickets: https://rialtocinemas.com/coming-soon-cer/ Back by popular demand, join us for a...

Berkeley Shoreline, The North Basin Strip

J-Sei Engages in Park PlanningNORTH BASIN STRIP - Berkeley Shoreline YOUR VOICE MATTERS.  Join us as we explore the North Basin Strip, an area along the Berkeley Shoreline proposed for development by the Eastshore State Park. The North Basin Strip is the portion of...

Book Club

New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending

Stop Anti-Asian Racism

2025 Flavors of Spring

Friday, March 28, 2025

5:30 to 8:30 pm

Bloc15, 252 2nd St, Oakland

Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, wine, brew, and live music by Bay Area R&B favorite Private Practice Band

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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 Kathleen Wong at kathleen@j-sei.org

 

COVID 19 Policy Update

J-Sei COVID-19 Policy updated on February 13, 2023 For all J-Sei participants, visitors and volunteers: We no longer require proof of  vaccination and booster. We support being cautious and strongly recommend that you wear a mask. Free N95 masks are available onsite....

Assessing Your COVID-19 Risk

Festive Holiday Wishes to You! As we all try to stay cozy, complete our holiday shopping and ponder the new year, we are content in knowing that J-Sei will continue to create opportunities for mutual support, fun and expansion of experiences and thoughts.  We are all...

COVID Booster “Bivalent”

Hi Everyone --What a tremendous joy it was to see so many people come out for our "mini outdoor festival" for J-Sei's Familty Festival in late September.  Celebrating "Keiro no Hi" (respect for the aged day) and knowing that this remains central to our mission, we...

J-Sei’s 50th Anniversary Gala – COVID-19 Event Protocol

Join Us for J-Sei's 50th Gala Because our most important priority is to keep everyone safe, weighing the latest information from the CDC and local health authorities we have a limited number of tickets available. At the same time, we recognize how important it is to...

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.

Japanese Woodblock Class

Japanese Woodblock Class

Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock – six 3-hr classes Fall Session: Fridays, Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, & 25 9:30 am -12:30 pm Mokuhanga – a water-based Japanese woodblock printmaking – is environmentally friendly and can be done at home, any time, and anywhere...

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J-Sei’s 13th Annual Family Festival – Sunday, Sept 22

J-Sei’s 13th Annual Family Festival – Sunday, Sept 22

J-Sei's Family Festival Sunday, Sept 22, 2024  Take part in our annual event in honor of Keiro no Hi, Respect for the Aged Day. Invite your elders, family, and friends! Join Children of Topaz Stories & Art Don’t miss the Pre-Order Bento. Enjoy our festival from 12...

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Navigating the COVID-19 Vaccination

Navigating the COVID-19 Vaccination

Navigating COVID-19 Vaccination In response to the many questions and concerns expressed by all of you, J-Sei is providing a summary of resources on the COVID-19 vaccination process. This is not all encompassing, but a compilation of resources to help get you started....

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Happy Holidays 2020

Happy Holidays 2020

Happy Holidays to All! We wish you all a very safe and cozy holiday. J-Sei senior nutrition home delivery and online programs will be closed from December 25th to January 3rd.  We appreciate this time of renewal as we remember all that we are grateful for. J-Sei...

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A Community Talk: What is the New Normal with COVID-19?

A Community Talk: What is the New Normal with COVID-19?

J-Sei Connect A Community Talk: What is the New Normal with COVID-19? Thursday, July 2nd, 3 pm What does re-opening look like in the Bay Area?  What is the new normal with COVID-19 still looming? How and why does age effect these considerations?  Join us for a...

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