Dollar at ¥159

Now that we're in a new month (June, in case you have been dozing off), it is time to take a peek at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen. This is important as we are nearing the summer vacation season and American travelers to Japan should know how much yen their dollars will get them.

According to Jiji Press:

On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 1st, the yen was trading at 159.45-159.47 yen to the dollar as of 5 p.m., a 20 sen depreciation of the yen against the dollar compared to the previous weekend (159.25-159.27 yen).

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Dollar At ¥149.62 In Tokyo

We're now in a new month (no, this is not an April Fool's joke) and it is time to see how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo trading.

According to Jiji Press:

As of 5:00 p.m. on the 1st, the yen was trading at 149.62 to 149.63 yen per dollar on the Tokyo foreign exchange market, down 48 sen from the previous day (149.14 to 14 sen).

This is still great for American travelers to Japan as their dollars will get them more yen.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar Around ¥150 In Tokyo

Today is December 1 and it is time to take a look at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo trading.

It is still doing well enough that many Americans are heading to Japan to take advantage of the exchange rate's increased purchasing power for the dollar.

According to Jiji Press:

The dollar-yen exchange rate (quote) in the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 29th fell to around 150 yen per dollar due to the strengthening of adjustment selling due to the end of the month, as well as the pressure of the decline in US long-term interest rates in after-hours trading at the end of the day. As of 5:00 p.m., it was 150.00-01 yen, a significant 1.72 yen drop in the dollar and 1.72 yen rise in the yen from the previous day (151.72-73 yen at 5:00 p.m.).

 To read more, go here.

Japanese Yen At ¥152.56

Now that we're in November (where has this year flown?), it is time to take a peek at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen.

Currently, Godzilla fans are in Japan for G-TOUR 4. They are there from October 25th through November 5th, 2024. So they are taking advantage of the dollar's current strength against the yen. If the tour were of shorter duration, I would have joined them.

According to Jiji Press:

As of 5:00 p.m. on the 1st, the yen was trading at 152.56 to 57 yen per dollar on the Tokyo foreign exchange market, down 34 sen from the previous day (152.22 to 22 sen).

To read more, go here. 

Dollar At Upper ¥144 Range In Tokyo

Now that we're in a new month, it is time to take a peek at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo.

According to Jiji Press:

[Tokyo Foreign Exchange] Dollar rises slightly to the upper 144 yen range on the back of strong US GDP and Japanese stocks (5 p.m. on the 30th)

On the 30th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw the dollar-yen exchange rate (quote) rise slightly to the upper 144 yen range, backed by the upward revision of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and the steady Nikkei average. As of 5:00 p.m., it was 144.92-93 yen, up 21 yen from the previous day (144.71-72 yen at 5:00 p.m.).

To read more, go here. 

Dollar Just Below ¥150 In Tokyo

Today, incredibly, is August 1 (it seems like July just started) and it is time to take a look at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo foreign exchange trading.

The dollar has fallen to its lowest point since March. 

Presently, the dollar is at: Dollar/yen 149.68 - 149.73 (Source: Jiji Press). Still, this exchange rate is great for Americans traveling to Japan.

Dollar At ¥148.28 In Tokyo

Since we're now in a new month, it is time to see how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen.

This past month, I've noticed more Godzilla fans heading over to Japan for vacationing along with viewing Godzilla Minus One before it opens in the U.S. today. It turns out that this has been a good time to go as the dollar is buying more yen.

Currently, this is where the dollar and Euro stands in Tokyo (source: Jiji Press):

 Tokyo Forex (5 P.M.): U.S. Dollar=148.28-30 Yen; Euro=1.0894-0896 Dollars

Dollar Below ¥146 In Tokyo

Now that we're in a new month, it is time to take a peek at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo foreign exchange trading.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, Aug. 31 (Jiji Press)--The dollar fell below 146 yen in Tokyo trading Thursday following sluggish U.S. economic data released overnight.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 145.91-91 yen, down from 146.38-40 yen at the same time Wednesday. 

To read more, go here. 

Dollar Falls Back After Breaching ¥145.00

We're now in a new month and 2023 is half over. It is time to see how the U.S. dollar is doing against the Japanese yen in Tokyo's foreign exchange.

According to Jiji Press, here's how the dollar finished up June:

Tokyo, June 30 (Jiji Press)--The dollar failed to extend gains after breaching 145.00 yen for the first time in seven and a half months in Tokyo trading Friday.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 144.84-85 yen, up from 144.31-32 yen at the same time Thursday.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar At ¥139 In Tokyo

We're now in a new month and it is time to take a peek at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo's foreign exchange.

From Jiji Press:

Tokyo, May 31 (Jiji Press)--The dollar fell into the upper 139-yen range in Tokyo trading Wednesday, pulled down by the Nikkei stock average's fallback and lower U.S. long-term interest rates.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 139.74-75 yen, down from 140.26-26 yen at the same time Tuesday.

Considering how hotels, attractions, restaurants and (coming this fall) the Japan Rail Pass are jacking up prices, this is beneficial to American travelers.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar Surges Above ¥135.70

Well, we're in a new month and it is time to see how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo foreign exchange trading.

It appears it is doing good, which is great news for American travelers.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)--The dollar surged above 135.70 yen in Tokyo trading Friday, getting a boost from the Bank of Japan's decision to keep its massive monetary easing policy unchanged.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 135.71-72 yen, up from 133.78-79 yen at the same time Thursday.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar Tops ¥133 In Tokyo

We're in a new month, so it's time to see how the U.S. dollar is performing in Tokyo foreign exchange trading.

Now is a good time to buy flight tickets (hopefully one already has a passport) and head over to Japan for a vacation.

The dollar is performing well against the Japanese yen, which means one gets more yen for the buck.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)--The dollar exceeded 133.00 yen in Tokyo trading Friday, buoyed by real demand-backed purchases.

 At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 133.13-13 yen, up from 132.41-43 yen at the same time Thursday.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar Weakens Below ¥136

We're now in a new month and it's time to take a look at how the U.S. dollar is faring in Tokyo foreign exchange trading.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, March 1 (Jiji Press)--The dollar weakened below 136.00 yen in late Tokyo trading Wednesday after moving in a tight range above that mark for most of the day.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 135.93-93 yen, down from 136.74-75 yen at the same time Tuesday.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar At ¥130.20 In Tokyo Trading

Today starts a new month and it is time to take a look at how the U.S. dollar is performing in Tokyo foreign exchange with the Japanese yen.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, Feb. 1 (Jiji Press)--The dollar was little changed near 130.20 yen in late Tokyo trading Wednesday as investors took to the sidelines prior to the release of a monetary policy decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the day.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 130.17-18 yen, against 130.14-15 yen at the same time Tuesday.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar Rises To ¥134.20

Now that we're in a new year and a new month, it is time to take a look at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo trading.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)--The dollar advanced to around 134.20 yen in Tokyo trading Friday, aided by a news report suggesting that the Bank of Japan will not rush to revise its current monetary easing policy.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 134.21-23 yen, up from 132.47-48 yen at the same time Thursday.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar At ¥136.70 In Tokyo Trading

Yes, I am a week late posting this. I forgot. Must be age.

We're in a new month and foreign tourists are allowed into Japan again. It is time to take a look at what Americans (particularly, the high rollers) can expect when they exchange their bucks for Japanese yen in Tokyo.

Jiji Press reported:

Tokyo, Dec. 8 (Jiji Press)--The dollar was lower around 136.70 yen in late Tokyo trading Thursday after cutting its earlier gains due to position-adjusting sales.

 At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 136.71-71 yen, down from 137.45-45 yen at the same time Wednesday.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar Top Heavy At ¥148

We're now in a new month. Only two more months from today we'll be in a new year. 2022 sure did zip by.

As we're in a new month and foreigners can now vacation in Japan, it's time to take a look at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)--The dollar turned top heavy in the vicinity of 148.00 yen in Tokyo trading Monday.

 At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 148.01-01 yen, up from 147.08-08 yen at the same time Friday.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar At ¥144.30 In Tokyo Trading

Now that Japan is opening to full tourism in ten days and we're in a new month, it is time to take a gander at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in foreign exchange in Tokyo.

It appears the dollar dropped a bit, but it is still way up.

Jiji Press reported:

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)--The dollar weakened to around 144.30 yen in late Tokyo trading Friday, amid transactions related to the end of September and of the July-September quarter.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 144.30-30 yen, down from 144.68-68 yen at the same time Thursday.

To read more, go here. 

Yen Sinks To 24 Year-Low Against The Dollar

Now that we're in a new month, it is time to take a peek at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo trading.

Keep in mind that while the news is good for U.S. travelers on the foreign exchange front, Japan is still imposing restrictions on foreign travel. People are shunning group tours to Japan. 

According to The National:

The yen dropped to its lowest since 1998 as an overnight surge in Treasury yields heaped more pressure on the currency, prompting a warning from a Japanese government official that did little to stem the tide.

The yen fell as much as 0.5 per cent to 139.68 per dollar in Thursday trading in Tokyo ― a fresh 24-year low and a hair’s breadth from the key psychological level of 140.

To read more, go here. 

And, from Jiji Press:

Tokyo, Aug. 31 (Jiji Press)--The dollar rose back to levels around 138.60 yen in Tokyo trading Wednesday.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 138.59-60 yen, up from 138.45-45 yen at the same time Tuesday.

Under Japan's travel restrictions, Americans don't want to take advantage of the highly favorable currency exchange rate.

To read more, go here.

Dollar Trading At ¥136.20 In Tokyo

We're now in the second half of 2022. Hard to believe how fast this year is flying by.

Now that Japan is open to foreign tourism, provided the tourists are with a guided tour group, it is time to take a peek at how lucky they are to take advantage of the dollar and yen exchange rate in Tokyo.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, June 30 (Jiji Press)--The dollar pared early gains to move around 136.20 yen in Tokyo trading Thursday.

At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 136.22-22 yen, up from 136.02-03 yen at the same time Wednesday.

To read more, go here.