1 Million Dollars to Yen (2024)

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1 USD = 143.41775 JPY Aug 05, 2024 14:38 UTC

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1 USD = 143.41775 JPY Aug 05, 2024 14:38 UTC

Check the currency rates against all the world currencies here. The currency converter below is easy to use and the currency rates are updated frequently. This is very much needed given the extreme volatility in global currencies lately.

Not surprisingly, tourism is booming. In March 2024, more than 3 million inbound tourists arrived in Japan, breaking a record. As of press time, one U.S. dollar is equivalent to about 156 Japanese yen; five years ago, it was hovering closer to 100 Japanese yen.

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Foreign currencies are not accepted for payments in Japan, except perhaps at major international airports.

Overall, a budget traveler can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day in Japan, while a mid-range traveler can expect to spend around $150 to $250 per day. It's important to plan ahead and research activities and costs to create a budget that works for you.

While many young, single people are drawn to living in Japan, one of the primary concerns is the cost of living. Counting rent, utilities, food costs, and more, you can end up paying ¥160,000 each month. This changes based on location and lifestyle, though, with some saving more than others.

1,000 yen – This roughly equates to an American $10 bill and is the lowest value of any Japanese banknote in circulation. This bill is typically used by office workers to pay for lunch. 2,000 yen – This bill was only printed from 2000-2003, may be rarer than an American $2 bill, and is approximately $20.

Rarity. The rarity of ¥2,000 notes in circulation is linked to the few vending machines or ATMs that accept the denomination. Overall public opinion has been negative as the denomination is inconvenient to use, and is a nuisance to cashiers and business owners that use registers with no slot for the bills.