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.

Harvest Lunch 2026

J-Sei Harvest Lunch Thursday, November 12 Join us for a scrumptious holiday meal! We are grateful for the many hands that plant, grow, harvest, prepare and deliver the foods that sustain us.  We are thankful for your health, nourishment, and connection to J-Sei. The...

Tuesdays at J-Sei

Tuesdays at J-Sei November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15 1st & 3rd Tuesdays - 11:30-1:00 pm Meet friends for lunch and engage in activities and conversation. We encourage you to join in community at J-Sei. RSVP to Sianne to reserve a lunch.

Film Documetary on Accept International

"Why Does the Japanese Man Engage Them?" a film documentary on Yosuke Nagai, founder and executive director of Accept International Sunday, November 8, 5 pm PST J-Sei is pleases to co-sponsor, together with the Buddhist Church of Oakland, an on-line documentary...

J-Sei Wine Club Meet Up

J-Sei Wine Club Meet Up Saturday, November 14 Broc Cellars Tasting Room: 1300 5th St. Berkeley, CA 94710. J-Sei will join the Japanese Pop-up Party at Broc Cellars in Berkeley. The event, featuring new holiday releases and Japanese themed food vendors, will give us a...

Game On: Connecting Across Generations

Game On: Connecting Across Generations Sunday, November 15th at 2pmJodo Shinshu Center, 2140 Durant Ave, Berkeley (enter thru driveway) Join Connecting Across Generations for casual intergenerational game afternoon where we'll learn and play new and old games...

The 100th Seeds of Aloha, a new film by Steve Sue

The 100th Seeds of Aloha A special test screening, with live music, and Q&A with producer/director Steve Sue Sunday, November 15, 1 pm Be among the first to experience THE 100TH: Seeds of Aloha, a feature-length documentary honoring Hawaiʻi’s legendary 100th...

Book Club

New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending

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.

 

GIVE IN MAY for J-Sei

With the support of our team, we raised $210,620 from 490 donors! Not only did we achieve our goal, we doubled it!  Plus, we received the $5,000 prize for most dollars raised for the campaign as well as two $500 sprint week prizes, totalling $6,000. 

Our deepest gratitude goes to…

Our 8 matching donors: Thank you for setting us on the right footing by matching up to a total of $50,000, which was a great incentive to raise funds. We are grateful for the generosity of Susan, Scott and Mark Muranishi; June Masuyama and Harry Bergland; Arch Insurance Group; and 5 anonymous donors. 

Our 26 fundraisers: Our awesome team, consisting of J-Sei staff, Board of Directors, and community members, brought their A-game to this campaign. They shared their heartwarming stories with family, friends, and beyond, and received so much support in return.

Arlene Swinderman, Binh Liang, Cole Yoshida, Diane Wong, Flora Ninomiya, Grant Din, Hannah Tang, Jaime Fukumae, Jane Tanamachi, Jill Shiraki, Kevin Toyama, Kris Mizutani, Ky Lam, Linda Okahara, Michael Goldrich, Mikako Amini, Mitch Muramoto, Miyuki Iwata, Naomi Yamada, Ruth Ichinaga, Sunnie Youk, Suzie Price, Tara Kawata, Tiffany Nguyen, Victor Uno, & Yuji Ishikata.

Our Team Leader: Nancy Otto has spearheaded the Give in May campaign for us from the beginning, for six years. We would not have a successful campaign without her coordination and guidance.

Our fabulous 490 Donors: Many, many thanks to all of you,  first-time and returning donors for your support and encouragement.  Your support helps us to continue the work and respond to the growing needs for care of our elders and the difference that social interaction makes as we build community at J-Sei.

Video by  Gray Keankaew. @keuankaewproduction

Flavors of Spring 2026

Many thanks to our supporters!

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.

Harvest Lunch 2026

Harvest Lunch 2026

J-Sei Harvest Lunch Thursday, November 12 Join us for a scrumptious holiday meal! We are grateful for the many hands that plant, grow, harvest, prepare and deliver the foods that sustain us.  We are thankful for your health, nourishment, and connection to J-Sei. The...

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Tuesdays at J-Sei

Tuesdays at J-Sei

Tuesdays at J-Sei November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15 1st & 3rd Tuesdays - 11:30-1:00 pm Meet friends for lunch and engage in activities and conversation. We encourage you to join in community at J-Sei. RSVP to Sianne to reserve a lunch.

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Film Documetary on Accept International

Film Documetary on Accept International

"Why Does the Japanese Man Engage Them?" a film documentary on Yosuke Nagai, founder and executive director of Accept International Sunday, November 8, 5 pm PST J-Sei is pleases to co-sponsor, together with the Buddhist Church of Oakland, an on-line documentary...

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Support Save OUR National Archives (SONA)

Support Save OUR National Archives (SONA)

The National Archive and Records Administration (NARA)  has announced its closure of National Archives at San Francisco and its Federal Records Building in San Bruno and Chicago. While advocacy is underway, more support is needed to stop the closure.  The National...

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America’s Last Concentration Camp: Crystal City

"One Fighting Irishman" Film Screening Saturday, July 18, 1-4 pm - in-person is at capacity, please join us online. RSVP by clicking onthe button below. Filmmaker Sharon Yamato will discuss her film on lawyer Wayne M. Collins and his defense of Japanese Americans at...

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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...

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