Monday, March 9, 2009

Money in Japan





(images from here)

There is apparently only one unit of Japanese money: the yen, which is like a penny, but the bills are just giant amounts of yen (see image above).

One Canadian dollar is about 76 yen. Today, anyway.

The doors don't open at all
RR

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very cool, Rebecca. I own a couple of North Korean bills that are equally fascinating (though it much stranger way).

When are you bringing your fine self back to the Press Club for Pivot nights?

- Mark

Anonymous said...

Don't forget if you're ever stuck, just 110 yen will get you six gyoza at the 7/11, and they will even heat it up for you!

Anonymous said...

seems like you have a yen for Japanese currency... ho ho ho

Rebecca Rosenblum said...

Addendum: someone told me life will be easier if I get US$ traveller's cheques, and their exchange rate is 99 yen to the dollar. Interesting...

Mark, I miss Pivot!! Life has gotten a little stressful now that I teach on Wednesdays, but I will find my way back soon! I will!