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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
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.
Am I an American or Am I Not?, exhibit by Fred T. Korematsu Institute
Am I an American or Am I Not?, a traveling exhibit by Fred T. Korematsu Institute J-Sei Group Visit & Docent Tour Wednesday, February 18 San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro Inspired by Fred Korematsu’s courageous resistance against the...
Lunar New Year Collage Workshop
From Scraps to Sentiments, Lunar New Year Collage Card-Making Workshop Friday, February 27, 1 to 3 pm Join us for a mindful card-making workshop celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Using collage, we'll create unique holiday cards from images, textures, and...
KOMEBUKURO: Boro inspired “rice bag”
KOMEBUKURO: Boro inspired “rice bag” Two Mondays, 1 to 3 pm - Choose from March 2 & 9 or March 23 & 30. KOMEBUKURO, drawstring rice bags, were traditionally used to carry rice as offerings to temples and shrines. They were often made from repurposed fabric...
Flavors of Spring 2026
Join us for a festive afternoon of food, wine, brew and live music. Discover must-have silent auction items and try a spin in the raffle drawing. Regular ticket price is $200, from February 9th. Purchase tickets online or send checks payable to: J-Sei, 1285 66th...
J-Sei’s 35th Annual Crab Feed
J-Sei's 35th Annual Crab Feed Sunday, February 1, 2026Fratellanza Club, 1140 66th Street, Oakland(1 block east of J-Sei with on-site parking) Live band, no host bar, and raffle drawing : 5:00 to 6:00 pmDoors to dining room and seating open : 6:00 pmDinner : 6:00 to...
J-Sei Podcast: Hibiku Kotoba
Hibiku Kotoba, a new podcast series Hibiku Kotoba is a brand new podcast series we are launching this Fall! With a new podcast we hope to outreach through a new medium to an ever growing community. When translated, Hibiku Kotoba means “resonating words” and we hope...