Japanese Currency Activity

First, let's learn about Japanese money. Go to the Japanese Money Page and see what Japanese coins and bills look like by clicking on the amount for the bill or coin you would like to view. How is the money similar and different to your money?

Next, go to the Universal Currency Converter and learn how much 1 Japanese yen is worth in your currency.

The example below shows you what to enter to convert Japanese Yen to United States dollars. Remember to click on Perform Currency Conversion.
 

Remember the number that you received from the converter. You will multiply that number times the prices you see in the images below. You could also use the converter for each of the items.

It is important to note that the rate of exchange changes on a daily basis, so your money could be worth more or less tomorrow.

Below is a complete dinner meal at the Blue Gardenia Restaurant. How much did this meal cost in yen? How much did it cost in your currency.

McDonalds is very popular in Japan. In the picture below, determine how much the items cost in yen? How much do the same items cost in your currency?

Next is a meal from the Tempura Restaurant in the hotel. How much did this meal cost in yen? How much did it cost in your currency?

Below is a complete dinner meal at the Katsura Steak House Restaurant. How much did this meal cost in yen? How much did it cost in your currency?

Below is a melon that the Japanese give for gifts. How much did this melon cost in yen? How much did it cost in your currency?