Spirit Stones-Romaji

Japanese American words of power have been etched in stone to serve as guiding principles to life. Specify word choice. Sizes (2.5" - 4.5") and colors vary according to nature. We will choose for you.

Shikata ga nai (it cannot be helped) and gaman (persevere) are two concepts that are synonymous with the Japanese American spirit. During World War II, when 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry were incarcerated in concentration camps scattered throughout the United States, shikata ga nai and gaman is what you said and did to get through each day.

Ganbatte! (Do your best!) A positive message for anyone embarking on a new endeavor.

Mottainai As a common exclamation used by the Japanese American community, it conveys the imperative, "Don't waste!" or "That's wasteful! It is a word which has evolved from its original meaning in Japanese as an expression or sense of regret for being wasteful.

Jozu! (Well done!) This was a common parental interjection whenever someone accomplished something that they were struggling with at first. Share this affirmation with your friends and loved ones!

UNLESS FINAL SALE:
Full refunds (less shipping and handling) will be issued provided that the merchandise is in resalable condition upon receipt and the merchandise is returned within 30 days of the delivery date. Before returning any merchandise for a refund or exchange, please email us at museumstore@janm.org. We will provide you with information necessary for the return authorization.

JANM Store Return Policy

STANDARD DELIVERY: Standard deliveries within the continental U.S. are sent via UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail from Los Angeles, California. Delivery time varies depending on location and product availability but generally takes from 3-10 business days. You will be advised of a delay in shipping that exceeds 30 days.

JANM Store Shipping Policy

The JANM Store is now offering onsite pick-up for orders placed online. Just select “Pick Up in Store” at checkout. You will receive a notification email when your order is ready for pick-up.

Pick-up is by appointment only! Please reply with the date and approximate time you will be picking up your order.
We ask that you pick up your order no later than 10 days after it is ready. If your reply is not received within one week, or you cannot pick up your order within 10 days, your order may be canceled.

We DO NOT guarantee same-day pick-up. Orders received by 3:00 p.m. on a business day will usually be available for pick up by the next available pick-up date. When you arrive at the entrance to the Museum, please call the Store at 888.769.5559, and one of our Sales Associates will bring out your order.

Please allow an extra day for pick-ups on Thanksgiving weekend and the week before Christmas.

We require that you make an appointment for pick up. Appointment times are Tuesday-Saturday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Days and hours available for a pick up (subject to change without prior notice).

We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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