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When is the Best Time to Exchange AUD to Yen?

  The best time to exchange AUD to Yen in the last 12 months was on July 11, 2024. This is because the AUD/JPY hit 109.10. The same applies to anyone transferring money to Japan. In contrast, the worst time in the past year was only a few weeks after the peak on August 5, 2024. The same rate bottomed out at 91.46 compared with the current rate of .   Is it a good time to buy Japanese Yen? While it’s nearly impossible to time the market perfectly, if you are travelling to Tokyo or heading up to the […]

Best Ways to Take Money to Japan

How to Pay for Things in Japan Using a Card

Japan has a blend of a modern economy and traditional payment customs, creating a unique payment culture. Although cash is still the most preferred and accepted mode of transaction, other forms of payment are gradually being embraced. The following is how to make payments in Japan by using cards, digital wallets and more. Debit card Travel Money Prepaid Cards Credit cards IC cards   Payment Options in Japan The payment system of Japan is rather eclectic, where old and new purchasing options coexist in harmony. Even though Japan is one of the most technologically advanced nations, currency is still the […]

How Much Spending Money Japan

How Much Yen You’ll Need to Bring to Japan in Cash for 1 or 2 Weeks

Japan is one of those destinations people dream of visiting. With the majestic Mt Fuji rising over an undulating landscape, what’s not to love? The mystifying blend of traditional and modern cultures, from the geisha culture of Kyoto to Tokyo’s robot restaurants, makes Japan a destination that never fails to delight and surprise its visitors. If it’s your first time going to Japan, it’s hard to know what your savings target should be for everyday expenses. The amount of money you’ll want to take with you to Japan depends on how you prefer to travel and how long you’ll be […]

Currency in Japan

Currency in Japan

Japan has so many different things for visitors to do including visiting Kyoto, Tokyo or Mount Fiji, going on the shinkansen (bullet train), skiing in Hokkaido, watching geishas or sumo wrestlers. A trip to Japan will be so much easier if you have a basic understanding of the Japanese currency. We’ve built this guide to help you get streetwise about paying for things in Japan.   What currency is used in Japan? The only currency widely used in Japan is the Japanese Yen. It is the official currency of Japan and is represented by the symbol ¥ and the currency […]