Located in San Jose’s historic Japantown, Yu-Ai Kai is a nonprofit senior center with a variety of services for seniors (50+) and their families.

Our primary service areas include: Social Services, Senior Day Care (socialization), Nutrition and Activities. Programming is designed around our Healthy Aging Initiative.

Our Mission & Vision

To promote healthy aging and successful independent living, and to advocate for all seniors, while embracing Japanese-American tradition. To empower seniors to age well and thrive.

  • The Healthy Aging Initiative

    Yu-Ai Kai (YAK) is committed to providing programs and activities that support healthy aging or what we call the Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI)

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  • Yu-Ai Kai Board of Directors

    Meet the volunteers who govern Yu-Ai Kai’s Board

    Board of Directors

Yu-Ai Kai Staff

  • Jennifer Masuda

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Sara Fritts

    FISCAL MANAGER

  • Maria Solis

    SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

  • Bryan Rodriguez

    HUMAN RESOURCES/PAYROLL MANAGER

  • Derek Ives

    ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES MANAGER

  • Maya Futamura

    NUTRITION SITE MANAGER

  • Randy Ando

  • Akiko Buchanan

  • Cheryl Butsuda

  • Yoshiko Fukui

  • Makoto Harada

  • Miyuki Harada

  • Yumiko Harada

  • Michiyo Hoshino

  • Brenda Katai

  • Robert Kubo

  • Setsuko Kubo

  • Ikuko Matsusaka

  • Brenda Mayeda

  • Lolly Mayeda

  • Kenso Michisaki

  • April Migaki

  • Chris Minato

  • Yoshiko Miura

  • Hiromi Moriyama

  • Emi Nagai

  • Kumi Nishida

  • Naomi Oda

  • Joe Pham

  • Miho Poelman

  • Anthony Rigogliosi

  • Clyde Sada

  • Debbie Saito

  • Yoko Tanaka

  • Emi Tsutsumi

  • Kay Utsumi

  • Maridel Vigo

  • Elias Velasco

  • Ying-Hua Zhang

Yu-Ai Kai is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our tax ID number is 94-2427398.
2022-2023 Form 990

  • Room Rentals

    Yu-Ai Kai and Akiyama Wellness Center both have rooms available for the public to rent after agency operation hours

    Room Rentals

  • Want to work with us?

    Check out the Career opportunities at Yu-Ai Kai!

    Careers