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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
Stop Anti-Asian Racism
Help us find J-Sei’s next Executive Director
Thank you for a wonderful 2025 Flavors of Spring
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 Kathleen Wong at kathleen@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.
Beyond the Fence by Mieko Anne Walden
BEYOND the FENCE, a memoir reading by Mieko Anne Walden Saturday, November 9th, 1 pm - new date For many years, Mieko has been writing about her experiences of being adopted from an Okinawan orphanage as a child by an American family who eventually brought her to the...
J-Sei’s Harvest Lunch 2024
J-Sei's Harvest Luncheon Friday, November 15th - To-Go - now CLOSED A special harvest lunch by Chef Yuji Ishikata, the J-Sei kitchen crew and volunteers will be available for pick-up only. The harvest lunch will feature: roast turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce,...
One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and Tule Lake
One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and the Tule Lake A Film Screening and Talk with filmmaker Sharon Yamato Saturday, November 16, 2 pm (New date) Watch the dynamic film, ONE FIGHTING IRISHMAN, on vigilant attorney Wayne M. Collins who spent decades restoring...
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....
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...
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...