1 thousand USD to JPY - Convert US dollars to Japanese yen | USD to JPY Currency Converter - Wise (2024)

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1 USD = 147.30457143 JPY Aug 09, 2024 01:47 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.

1 USD = 147.30457143 JPY Aug 09, 2024 01:47 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.

You get the general picture: depending on where you live and on the frugality of your lifestyle the monthly budget for living in Japan can go from as little as 150,000 yen ($1,363) to 300,000/400,000 yen ($2,727-$3,636) a month easily.

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.

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.

Is it better to exchange money in the US or Japan? ›

When to exchange: Although it depends on the currency, it is generally better to exchange yen in Japan than in your home country, due to a lower commission and better exchange rate. Similarly, you'll typically get better rates away from the major airports.

The current 1000 JPY to USD exchange rate is 6.70 USD and has increased by 8.11% over the past 30 days.

The value of the dollar in Japan has risen more than 10% in the past year, where it is now worth about 156 yen. American tourists spend around $2,100 on average when visiting Japan and stay for more than nine days, according to JNTO.