Description

The official currency of Japan is the yen, represented by the symbol ¥ and the currency code JPY. Other less common symbols include 円 and 圓. It is the third most traded currency worldwide and a recognised foreign currency across Asia and beyond. Prices in Japan are often displayed with the ¥ symbol followed by the amount. The currency is commonly used in both cash transactions and card payments, but cash is still king, especially in rural areas and at smaller stores or food stalls.