Let us introduce the currency used in Japan.
Many stores in Japan are moving towards a cashless society with touch payment and other payment methods, but coins and bills are still widely used.
In traditional tourist spots, you may only be able to pay cash.
So, if you keep a few coins and bills in your wallet, you won’t have to worry wherever you go.
1 yen（Coin）
Pronunciation：Ichi-en
US Conversion：0.0069＄
5 yen（Coin）
Pronunciation：Go-en
US Conversion：0.035＄
10 yen（Coin）
Pronunciation：Jū-en
US Conversion：0.069＄
50 yen（Coin）
Pronunciation：Go jū-en
US Conversion：0.35＄
100 yen（Coin）
Pronunciation：Hyaku-en
US Conversion：0.69＄
500 yen（Coin）
Pronunciation：Go hyaku-en
US Conversion：3.46＄
1,000 yen（Bill）
Pronunciation：Sen-en
US Conversion：6.93＄
This bill is a new one that was introduced in 2024, but the old bills can still be used without any problems.
2,000 yen（Bill）
Pronunciation：Ni sen-en
US Conversion：13.77＄
This bill was issued to commemorate the year 2000 and is no longer in production.
You would be very lucky to get your hands on this precious bill.
5,000 yen（Bill）
Pronunciation：Go sen-en
US Conversion：34.63＄
This bill is a new one that was introduced in 2024, but the old bills can still be used without any problems.
10,000 yen（Bill）
Pronunciation：Ichi man-en
US Conversion：69.27＄
This bill is a new one that was introduced in 2024, but the old bills can still be used without any problems.
※These amounts are calculated in May 2025 US dollars.
Tipping is not necessary in Japan, so when paying with coins or bills, be sure to receive your change.
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