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
Sunday, March 29th
Tickets available until 3/22/26.
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.
Nikkei Stroll through the Generations at UCB
Nikkei Stroll through the Generations at UCB Sunday, September 21 @ 12pm Join Connecting Across Generations* for an intergenerational stroll through the UC Berkeley campus to learn about Nikkei at UCB history, past to present. We will walk from the Westgate (by the...
Nikkei Community Stories Through Art, a pre-festival event
Nikkei Community Stories Through Art, a pre-festival book event Sunday, September 28th, 11 am Join us for a joint book event for Seattle Samurai and Belly Like Drum, as part of J-Sei's pre-festival program. How do stories of our past shape our current trajectory?...
J-Sei Family Festival – Save the date
J-Sei Family Festival - Save the Date! Sunday, September 28, 12 to 3 pm From the beat of the taiko to the intergenerational singers and hip-hop dancers, we celebrate the J-Sei Family Festival each year. Enjoy an array of festival foods, music, activities, and...
Planting the Seeds: A Grassroots Approach to JA Community in the East Bay
Planting the Seeds: A Grassroots Approach to JA Community in the East Bay Friday, June 18, 6:30 pm A conversation with founders of the East Bay Japanese for Action and Eden Issei Housing - Robert Sakai, Dennis Yotsuya, and Dr. Reiko Homma True, with moderator Lauren...
J-Sei Reopening Protocol
J-Sei In Community We miss you! After more than a year of sheltering-in-place, J-Sei is in the process of creating phases and protocols for reopening J-Sei operations in Emeryville. The health and safety of the seniors, volunteers and staff are the top priority and...
Stop Anti-Asian Racism
Resources to Counter Anti-Asian Racism With the increase in violence targeting Asian Americans, we appreciate the resources that community leaders, API organizations, and concerned citizens are offering. Here are just a few that we find helpful as we face forward,...