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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 2026
Many thanks to our supporters!
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.
KOKUHO and Kabuki Talk
KOKUHO and Kabuki Talk at J-Sei Thursday, April 16, 4 pm (hybrid) KOKUHO (2025), directed by Sang-il Lee, a theatrical masterpiece to experience, has become the top-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time. J-Sei movie fans have clamored to the local theaters...
The Making of a Japanese, film screening and Q&A with Ema Ryan Yamazaki
The Making of A Japanese a film screening and Q&A with Ema Ryan Yamazaki Sunday, April 19, 4 pm Join us for a film screening of "The Making of A Japanese" and Q&A with filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki. Intimately capturing one school year from the perspective of...
Japanese Americans and Anti-Asian Violence, a conversation on racism and resistance with Scott Kurashige
Japanese Americans and Anti-Asian Violence, a conversation on racism and resistance with Scott Kurashige Saturday, April 25, 1 pm Join author/scholar Scott Kurashige in conversation with local community activists Eryn Kimura and Eddy Zheng on building multiracial...
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...