JASSI organizes events (bilingual and Japanese-only) to help the Japanese community in the New York area, including ongoing workshops, a weekly tea gathering, fundraising seminars, and benefit events.
Ongoing Events
In-Person Monthly Tea Party Starts
Second Monday of every month
100 Gold Street, Lower Level New York, NY 10038
In Japanese and English.
On Monday, May 22, we will hold a one-time in-person Zoom class. We will invite an instructor to guide you in detail on how to download the Zoom app on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and how to join the Zoom meeting.
This class is for those who already have their own device and need help on how to use Zoom. Please bring your own device!
Date and Time: Monday, May 22, 1:30pm-3pm
Location: 100 Gold St. Lower Level, New York, NY 10038
(JASSI Main Office/Inside Hamilton-Madison House City Hall
JASSI holds a remote tea party for our Senior Program Members who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please feel free to join us and enjoy conversation with other members! We look forward to seeing you online or talking with you over the phone!
Please contact JASSI at 212-442-1541 #1 or info@jassi.org to obtain the Meeting Password prior to the meeting.
How to join:
Option 1: Join over the phone (Please call between 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM on Mondays)
Step 1: Call # 1-646-558-8656
Step 2: Enter the meeting ID: 784 072 697, followed by # and again press #
Step 3: Enter Meeting Password, followed by #
Option 2: Connect to the Internet through your computer, tablet or smartphone.
You can see each other’s faces with the video feature turned on. (You can also participate in audio-only.)
If you use a tablet or smartphone, you need to download the Zoom Cloud Meetings (available on the App Store and Google Play). You don’t need to download it if you use a computer. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the ZOOM platform before the event. Please feel free to enter through the link below for practice.
Step 5: Select “Computer audio/Internet audio” if your device has microphone. If your device does not have microphone, please call at 1-646-558-8656 and enter the meeting ID: 784 072 697 and press # and again press #. Enter the Meeting Password, followed by #. Then you can communicate with everyone over the phone.
***If you have difficulties to join, please call us at 212-442-1541 ext. 1.
**If you have not registered for JASSI’s Senior Program, please register after participating in a party. Please fill out these two forms and send them to info@jassi.org with a copy of your photo ID. Or you can make a temporary registration by calling at 212-442-1541 ext. 1. (You will still need to fill out the forms later with a copy of your photo ID.)
*This Remote Tea Party is a temporary project and may end when the situation changes. Our participants enjoy conversations with other members in Japanese without worrying about infection. The following is feedback from one of our senior members who participated:
“An hour at the tea party feels like it passes so fast. We talk about a variety of topics, all of which I find interesting. I’m sure enjoying an hour on Zoom at the tea party would be helpful to many seniors for staying healthy. I myself get excited each weekend looking forward to Monday’s tea party.”
Past Events
JASSI 43rd Anniversary Benefit Dinner
Oct 24, 2024 (Thu) — 5:30pm to 9:00pm
The Yale Club of New York City
In Japanese and English.
It is with great excitement we invite you to participate in a very special fundraising event. We are hosting our 43rd Anniversary Benefit Dinner at the Yale Club of New York Cityon Thursday, October 24, 2024 to fund JASSI’s operation to provide social services to individuals and families in need.
JASSI was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in 1981 with the mission of improving quality of life for people who face problems resulting from language barriers, cultural differences, and difference in services systems, we help more than 1,000 individuals per year by providing an array of social services without any charge while protecting the confidentiality of clients. More than 88% of clients who answered the question had low-to-moderate income in last fiscal year; thus, it is critical that our services are provided free of charge.
Here is how you can help:
1. Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend the dinner on October 24th. A ticket costs $400 per person. . RSVP by October 1. A reply card is attached here. Fill it out and send to info@jassi.orgor mail to JASSI at 100 Gold St., L.L., New York, NY 10038 along with your check.
2. Please consider monetary donation.
Please make your check payable to “JASSI” and mail to 100 Gold St., L.L., New York, NY 10038. All donations are tax-deductible.
Special Guest Performer!!
Ka-Na(Ms. Kana Uemura)
Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist
Ka-Na (ex. Kana Uemura) is a Gold record-selling singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Japan. She has enjoyed much success over the years with her music being featured on popular radio and TV stations across Japan as well as publishing an autobiography. She is best known for her song “Fairy of the Bathroom”, an acoustic ballad about her grandmother, which became a #1 hit in 2010. That year she also won two Japan Record Awards: Best Song and Best Songwriter of the Year with her album “Pieces of Me”. Ka-Na moved to New York in late 2016 and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Club Bonafide, Rockwood Music Hall, Bitter End in NYC and Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Ka-Na’s new 7-song EP, “Happiness,” featuring Steve Addabbo (Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin), Ari Hest and NY-based musicians, was released on January 25, 2019.
For more information about Ms. Uemura, please visither website.
Medicare Online Seminar, Japanese Only
Oct 4, 2024 (Fri) — 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Online
In Japanese only.
For Those Who Will Turn 65
Many can join Medicare at the age of 65. However, there are various plans for Medicare, and the mechanism is complicated, and it is sometimes difficult to find a plan that suits you. You may also be fined if you miss the open enrollment period at the age of 65. Mizue Katayama, Senior Program Manager of JASSI, will give you an overview of Medicare as a whole, so please join us!
* This seminar will be held online using Zoom.
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: 1:30pm-3pm
To register, please contact: Japanese American Association of New York TEL: 212-840-6942 EMAIL: info@jaany.org
New York State Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)
Sep 24, 2024 (Tue) — 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Online
In Japanese only.
As part of JAANY’s Fall Health Fair,
JASSI will present at New York State Health Insurance System (Obamacare) Online Seminar.
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Yoko Yoshida, JASSI’s Health Navigator, will present the complex insurance systems, types of insurance, and how to apply and renew for those under 65 years old.
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: 3pm-4pm
To register, please contact: Japanese American Association of New York TEL: 212-840-6942 EMAIL: info@jaany.org
NY State of Health: Health Insurance Seminar
Apr 30, 2024 (Tue) — 10:00am to 11:00am
For reservations, please contact the Japanese American Society of New York at 212-840-6942 or via email at info@jaany.org
In Japanese only.
As part of JAANY’s Spring Health Fair,
JASSI will present at New York State Health Insurance System (Obamacare) Online Seminar.
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Yoko Yoshida, JASSI’s Health Navigator, will present the complex insurance systems, types of insurance, and how to apply and renew for those under 65 years old.
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 10am-11am
To register, please contact: Japanese American Association of New York TEL: 212-840-6942 EMAIL: info@jaany.org
42nd Anniversary Benefit Dinner
Oct 26, 2023 (Thu) — 5:30pm to 9:00pm
The Yale Club of New York City 50 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017
In Japanese and English.
JASSI 42nd Anniversary Benefit Dinner October 26, Thursday, 5:30 pm ~ 9:00 pm The Yale Club of New York City 50 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017
The Cocktail Reception/Silent Auction starts at 5:30 pm: Grill Room (2nd Floor) Dinner starts at 6:30 pm: Grand Ballroom (20th Floor)
Learn About the Basics of Medicare - Online, Japanese Only
Sep 21, 2023 (Thu) — 1:30pm to 3:00pm
To register, please contact: Japanese American Association of New York TEL: 212-840-6942 EMAIL: info@jaany.org
In Japanese only.
Learn About the Basics of Medicare
For Those Who Will Turn 65
Many can join Medicare at the age of 65. However, there are various plans for Medicare, and the mechanism is complicated, and it is sometimes difficult to find a plan that suits you. You may also be fined if you miss the open enrollment period at the age of 65. Mizue Katayama, Senior Program Manager of JASSI, will give you an overview of Medicare as a whole, so please join us!
* This seminar will be held online using Zoom.
Online New York State of Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)
Sep 12, 2023 (Tue) — 3:00pm to 4:00pm
To register, please contact: Japanese American Association of New York TEL: 212-840-6942 EMAIL: info@jaany.org
In Japanese only.
Do You Need Health Insurance?
UNDER 65 YEARS-OLD ONLY
Instructor: Ayumi Kikawa Cimino,
JASSI Senior Health Navigator
In-Person Zoom Class
May 22, 2023 (Mon) — 1:30pm to 3:30pm
100 Gold Street, Lower Level New York, NY 10038
In Japanese and English.
On Monday, May 22, we will hold a one-time in-person Zoom class. We will invite an instructor to guide you in detail on how to download the Zoom app on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and how to join the Zoom meeting. (In Japanese only) . Minamoto Kitchoan sweets, tea, and snacks will be served.
We will have an individual Q&A session afterward!
Note: If you have not installed the Zoom application, you will need your login and password such as Apple ID or Google Play ID, so please prepare the necessary information to download the application. Please call JASSI at 212-442-1541 x.1 if you have any questions.
＊Mask and photo ID required
Sign-Up by Monday, May, 15
(limited seats, beginners will be prioritized )
＊ If you are 60 or older and have not signed up for the JASSI senior program, please contact JASSI directly by May 15 to sign-up for the senior program first.
＊ Before this event, you can have lunch at the senior center (OAC) for $2 (suggested donation) from 11:30-12:30pm.
New York State Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)
May 4, 2023 (Thu) — 2:00pm to 3:00pm
In Japanese only.
As part of JAANY’s Spring Health Fair, JASSI will present New York State Health Insurance System (Obamacare) Online Seminar. On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Ayumi Kikawa Cimino, JASSI’s Health Navigator will present the complex insurance systems, types of insurance, and how to apply and renew.
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023 Time: 2pm-3pm
To register, please contact: Japanese American Association of New York TEL: 212-840-6942 EMAIL: info@jaany.org
In-Person Tea Party Kick-Off Event
May 1, 2023 (Mon) — 1:30pm to 3:30pm
100 Gold Street, Lower Level New York, NY 10038
In Japanese and English.
After three years, the in-person Monthly Tea Party (Sawakai) event will restart in June 2023. To kick-off the resumption of the event, we will have a Special Tea Party on May 1! There will be light snacks, fun ice breaking games to get to know other, and there will be special prizes too! We look forward to seeing you there!
Date and Time: Monday, May 1, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Location: 100 Gold St. Lower Level, New York, NY 10038
(JASSI’s main office/inside City Hall Older Adult Center/OAC)
* photo ID required
Sign-Up by Thursday, April 27 (limited seats)
＊ If you are 60 years or older and have not signed up for JASSI senior program, please contact JASSI by Apr 26.
＊ Before this event, you can have lunch at the senior center (OAC) for $2 (suggested donation) from 12pm-1pm.
Year-End Noodle Gift for JASSI Senior Members
Dec 21, 2022 (Wed) — 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Delivered to select winners.
In Japanese and English.
T.I.C. Restaurant Group president Mr.Yagi has been a long-time supporter of JASSI’s activities and he always cares for our senior members. This year, Mr. Yagi will donate Handcrafted Soba (Buckwheat) Noodle Sets (each set includes soba for 2, soba sauce, scallion, and wasabi) from one of his restaurants Sobaya to help our senior members celebrate the year-end. Also, Mr.Yagi himself will volunteer to deliver the noodle sets along with JASSI’s Board President, JASSI supporter, and JASSI volunteers.
Please sign up by filling out this form. If we receive more applications than we can accommodate, we will hold a drawing and announce the results by email or phone
Delivery Schedule:
Manhattan: Monday, Dec 21, After 12:30 pm
Queens: CHANGE IN SCHEDULE!! It will be on Wed Dec 28 after 1 pm.
Last Day To Sign-Up:
For Manhattan – Sign up by Mon, Dec 19 at 10:30 am → We’ll inform you of the result on 19th
For Queens – Sign up by Wed, Dec 21 → We’ll inform you of the result on 22nd
We’ll select winners through a raffle. We’ll inform you of the result by email or phone call.
On the delivery day, our volunteers will call you when they are nearby, and ask you to come down to the street to receive the noodles.
If you are not home, our volunteer will not be able to deliver to you.
Only one sign-up per household.
The 41st Anniversary JASSI Benefit Event
Oct 27, 2022 (Thu) — 5:30pm to 9:00pm
New York Athletic Club Olympic Suite, 10th Floor, 180 Central Park South New York, NY 10019
In Japanese and English.
It is with great excitement we invite you to participate in a very special fundraising event. We are hosting our 41st Anniversary Benefit Dinner at the New York Athletic Club on Thursday, October 27, 2022 to fund JASSI’s operation to provide social services to individuals and families in need. Please find the invitation here.
JASSI was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in 1981 by a group of community members who recognized a need for a bilingual agency to provide an array of social services to the community in the New York metropolitan area. With the mission of improving quality of life for people who face problems resulting from language barriers, cultural differences, and difference in services systems, we help more than 1,000 individuals per year while protecting the confidentiality of service users.
Additionally, in order for everyone in need including low-income individuals and families to receive our assistance, we provide all of our services free of charge in both English and Japanese. Thus, we are funded by government and foundation grants, corporate funds, donations from individuals, and proceeds from benefit dinners. Here is how you can help:
1. Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend the dinner on October 27th.
A ticket costs $385 per person. RSVP by September 30th. A reply card is attachedhere. Fill it out and send to info@jassi.org or mail to JASSI at 100 Gold St., L.L., New York, NY 10038 along with your check.
2. Please consider monetary donation
Please make your check payable to “JASSI” and mail to 100 Gold St., L.L., New York, NY 10038. All donations are tax-deductible.
For more information, please call us at 212-442-1541 ext. 1 or email us at info@jassi.org.
Thank you in advance for your support of this important fundraising event. Together we can make a difference!
Sincerely,
Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)
New York State Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)
Sep 29, 2022 (Thu) — 2:00pm to 3:00pm
For reservations, please contact the Japanese American Association of New York (JAANY). Phone: 212-840-6942/ Email: info@jaany.org
In Japanese only.
The New York State Marketplace is operated and managed by the state government. It has a different public health insurance plan and insurance application period than other states.
Ayumi Kikawa Cimino, JASSI Health Navigator, will talk about complex insurance systems, types of insurance, and how to apply and renew.
Medicare Online Seminar (Japanese only)
Sep 27, 2022 (Tue) — 1:30pm to 3:30pm
For reservations, please contact the Japanese American Association of New York (JAANY). Phone: 212-840-6942/ Email: info@jaany.org
In Japanese only.
Many can join Medicare at the age of 65. However, there are various plans for Medicare, and the mechanism is complicated, and it is sometimes difficult to find a plan that suits you. You may also be fined if you miss the open enrollment period at the age of 65.
Mizue Katayama, Senior Program Manager of JASSI, will give you an overview of Medicare as a whole, so please join us!
* This seminar will be held online using Zoom.
NY State Medicaid : (Obamacare) Online Seminar
Apr 29, 2022 (Fri) — 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Zoom link will be given after the registration
In Japanese only.
Spring Cherry Blossom Health Fair
Produced by JASSI In collaboration with JAANY, Committee on Aging Issues, JAMSNET
New York State Health Insurance System (Obamacare) Seminar
Learn about the New York State health insurance system! This is an online-only seminar in Japanese.
Speaker: Ai Iguchi (Senior Health Navigator)
Sign up: Please contact JAANY
JAANY (Japanese American Association of New York) TEL: 212-840-6942 EMAIL: info@jaany.org
The 19th Online Fundraising Seminar: Invitation to the Arts — Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum
Feb 19, 2022 (Sat) — 2:00am to 3:30am
(We will inform you of the ZOOM link after application.)
In Japanese only.
Lecturer: Junko Kikkawa
Participation fee: $ 20
Please apply for a ticket from here. For more information, please contact us at info@jassi.org. Thank you!
The 40th Anniversary JASSI Virtual Benefit
Nov 18, 2021 (Thu) — 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Online details provided to registered members.
In Japanese only.
ー FREE EVENT ー
[ PROGRAM ]
Welcome address from JASSI board president Ryoko Mochizuki
Keynote speech from ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi
Proclamation from NYC mayor for JASSI’s 40th anniversary
Remarks by NYC nonprofit organization funding partners
Remarks by NYC Japanese nonprofit organization collaborating partners
JASSI activity report
JASSI Virtual Benefit Online Auction
Start Time: November 15, 2021, Monday at 9:00AM End Time: November 18, 2021, Thursday at 9:00PM
As a part of JASSI’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Benefit, JASSI will hold an online auction. The auction will end at 9pm on November 18. All proceeds will be used to fund JASSI’s various social services.
We are sending Executive Chef of the Nippon Club, Mr. Yasuoka’s secret recipe for Roast Turkey to those who have registered for the Virtual Benefit. The turkey recipe will be emailed to the registered participants.
JASSI hosts seminars and workshops to provide useful information to Japanese-speaking individuals in the New York Tri-State Area. The past seminars include “Medicare,” “The Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace,” and “How to Access Health Care in NYS.” Please sign up for our e-newsletters, Facebook, or Twitter to receive information on our upcoming events!
Let's Learn Physical Self Defense!
May 25, 2021 (Tue) — 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Online details provided to registered members.
In Japanese only.
This workshop will be held using Zoom, so you will need to download Zoom to your smartphone or tablet in advance, but you do not need to create a Zoom account.
You will receive a zoom link when you register, and we will send you the zoom link again a couple of days before the workshop after you register.
For the safety of the participants, please make sure that your video camera is working and set to show you during the workshop. If you have any problems, please contact the organizers in advance by e-mail. The e-mail address is: selfdefense@caeny.org
If you have a walking stick, long umbrella, or broom, please have it handy.
In-Person Monthly Tea Party Starts
On Monday, May 22, we will hold a one-time in-person Zoom class. We will invite an instructor to guide you in detail on how to download the Zoom app on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and how to join the Zoom meeting.
JASSI holds a remote tea party for our Senior Program Members who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please feel free to join us and enjoy conversation with other members! We look forward to seeing you online or talking with you over the phone!
Read more about the event 
As part of JAANY’s Spring Health Fair, JASSI will present New York State Health Insurance System (Obamacare) Online Seminar.
It is with great excitement we invite you to participate in a very special fundraising event. We are hosting our 41st Anniversary Benefit Dinner at the New York Athletic Club on Thursday, October 27, 2022 to fund JASSI’s operation to provide social services to individuals and families in need. Please find the invitation 
Produced by JASSI
Lecturer:
ー FREE EVENT ー
This workshop will be held using Zoom, so you will need to download Zoom to your smartphone or tablet in advance, but you do not need to create a Zoom account.
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