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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
Watercolor Paintings with Wendy
J-Sei Gallery
Exhibit Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri 1 to 5 pm
Artist Reception –
Saturday, June 15, 1 to 3 pm
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.
J-Sei Home
J-Sei Home is a wonderful, Japanese assisted-living option in San Francisco Bay Area. The 14-bed licensed Residential-Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) provides care based on Nikkei traditions with an emphasis on Japanese and Asian meals, engaging activities and a warm, supportive environment. Caring staff aims to please and the newly renovated home provides a comfortable living environment.
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.
Roots in Okinawa, a workshop for people with ancestral roots in Okinawa
Roots in Okinawa Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 2-4pm J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA What does it mean for Japanese Americans to have ancestors from Okinawa? How is it different from the histories and experiences of other Japanese Americans? This workshop is for...
Watch a Japanese Movie at J-Sei!
J-Sei At the Movies (hybrid) Friday, July 19th, 3:00 pm This month, we're coming back to J-Sei to revive for one time only a pre-pandemic tradition: watching and discussing a Japanese movie together at J-Sei. For this very special occasion, it seems fitting for us to...
Okinawan Migration to the United States
Okinawan Migration to the United States Sunday, July 14, 2-4pm PT - in-person and online Okinawans have been migrating to the United States for over 100 years. They have come in two major waves - before World War II and after World War II. What have been the...
Flavors of Spring 2024
2024 Flavors of SpringA Tasting Event Friday, March 29, 2024 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Bloc15, 252 2nd St, Oakland Join us for our 8th Annual Flavors of Spring, J-Sei's signature food tasting event to be held on Friday, March 29, 2024. With delicious samplings by...
33rd Annual Crab Feed
J-Sei’s 33rd annual crab feed – Ticket sales are now closed! We invite you and your family to join us in an updated format. In an effort to build community gathering and in light of restrictions at the El Cerrito Community Center, J-Sei is moving our event to a new...
J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2023
J-Sei Artisan Faire December 3, 2023, 11 am to 4 pm In-person - One day only! Come shop with us! J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy. We feature handcrafted gifts, ceramics, jewelry,...