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The Weak Yen Has Japanese Travelers Bringing Rice to Hawaii
The weak yen is a big boon to tourists coming to Japan. But for Japanese traveling abroad, it’s forcing them to economize, with some bringing their food with them.
The 1 Yen Coin Moves Closer to Its Inevitable Doom
Japan’s modern 1 yen coin has an interesting 65-year history. But could cashless and COVID-19 soon make it a relic of the past?
Japan’s New Currency: Who’s On the 2024 Yen Notes?
Japan may be pivoting to a cashless society, but cash is still king – and the figures chosen for its new currency express both the nation’s pride in its past and its hopes for the future.