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.

J-Sei's 8th Annual

Flavors of Spring

Friday, March 29, 6 to 9 pm

Bloc 15 at Jack London Square, Oakland

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

 

 

Book Club

New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending

Stop Anti-Asian Racism

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...

Japanese Woodblock Class

Introduction to Mokuhanga April 12, 19, 26, May 10, 17, 24 Fridays, 9:30-12:30 Mokuhanga – a water-based Japanese woodblock printmaking – is environmentally friendly and can be done at home, any time, and anywhere without a press! Participants will learn the basics of...

I Would Meet You Anywhere by Susan Kiyo Ito

I Would Meet You Anywhere - A Book Talk with Susan Kiyo Ito   Saturday, March 30, 2 pm (in-person) Growing up with adoptive nisei parents, Susan Kiyo Ito knew only that her birth mother was Japanese American and her father white. But finding and meeting her birth...

Book Launch: The Poet and the Silk Girl by Satsuki Ina

Book Launch: The Poet and the Silk Girl, a memoir by Satsuki Ina Sunday, March 24, 2 pm (Hybrid) The Poet and the Silk Girl follows the harrowing journey of the Ina family through wartime race-based incarceration and traces the echoes of trauma across...

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.

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.

Japanese Movie Night – Mar 2024

Japanese Movie Night – Mar 2024

J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)Friday, March 8th, 6:30 pm J-Sei Movie Night is in its 7th year dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema, as well as Japanese American and AAPI films too! Join us for our next Japanese Movie watch to be held on...

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Boro=Inspired Collage with Sashiko

Boro=Inspired Collage with Sashiko

Boro Inspired Collage with Sashiko Stitching March 5 and 12, 1 to 3 pm In this 2- day workshop we will create a 9x12” fabric collage for a crossbody bag. You will be introduced to other things you can make with same base size. As we are all different, each person will...

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Brain, Balance & Body Work

Brain, Balance & Body Work

Brain, Balance & Body Work - new class Mondays, 10-11 am, Free trial classes in March Brain, Balance & Body Work promotes senior wellness by integrating balance awareness, brain stimulation, cardiovascular exercise, and strength training.  In each session,...

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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...

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33rd Annual Crab Feed

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...

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J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2023

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,...

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