Country and Currency Information

Japan
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Time Zone (GMT):+9
Population:126,659,683
Capital City:Tokyo
Largest City:Tokyo
Currency:Japanese Yen
Currency Code:JPY
Banknote Denominations:1,000 / 2,000 / 5,000 / 10,000
Exchangeable Currencies:All major
* Lowest Returnable Note:1,000
Additional Information:The 2,000 yen note is hard to find and some businesses will refuse them

* When selling currency back to most bureaux. Coins are generally NOT returnable.

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Japan
Thursday 4 June 2026 12:55pm
New information on the legal system in Japan (See ‘Legal system in Japan’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

(This information was still current on the GOV.UK website 26 minutes ago)