Cash usage
Cash remains useful at smaller restaurants, temples, clinics and rural businesses.
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Japan Currency Guide
Learn how the Japanese yen is used in Japan, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Japanese Yen in Japan
Monetary framework
Japan uses the Japanese yen as its official currency.
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Currency facts
JPY at a glance
CurrencyJapanese Yen
ISO codeJPY
SymbolJPY
Minor unitSen
Decimal places0
Central bankBank of Japan
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedThe modern yen was established in 1871
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Japan
Official use
Japan uses the Japanese yen as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cards are accepted in many locations, but cash is still useful for local transport, dining and smaller merchants.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Cards are common in cities, hotels and larger retailers.
Mobile and contactless payments
Transit cards and mobile payment options are widely used, although acceptance varies.
ATM availability
Not every ATM accepts an overseas card; international-capable machines display supported networks.
Tipping practices
Tipping is generally not customary for ordinary service.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Carrying some yen can help with cash-only purchases after arrival.
Airport exchange
Compare the displayed spread with international ATM and card costs.
Optional terminal conversion
Paying in yen keeps the currency conversion with the card network or issuer instead of the merchant's optional conversion.
Cash declaration
Japan Customs publishes declaration rules for cash and other means of payment; verify the current threshold before travel.
Popular currency pairs
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Regional and monetary links
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FAQ
Japan currency questions
Which currency is used in Japan?
Japan uses the Japanese yen as its official currency.
Does Japan have multiple official currencies?
Japan has one official currency: the Japanese yen (JPY).
How can I compare the Japanese yen?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Japan's official currency with other supported currencies.
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