USD → 
JPY Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to JPY Converter.
1 USD = 152 JPY as of 2026-05-16. Heavy carry-trade pair. Used by global tourists to Japan, Japanese exporters hedging revenue, US importers paying for Japanese cars/electronics, and macro traders trading the yen. JPY weakened dramatically vs USD from 2021-2024 (~40% weakening) due to BOJ holding rates at -0.1% while Fed hiked aggressively.
USD → JPY Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇯🇵 JPY |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | ¥152 |
| $10.00 | ¥1,520 |
| $100.00 | ¥15,200 |
| $500.00 | ¥76,000 |
| $1,000.00 | ¥152,000 |
| $5,000.00 | ¥760,000 |
| $10,000.00 | ¥1,520,000 |
| $50,000.00 | ¥7,600,000 |
| $100,000.00 | ¥15,200,000 |
USD trend over time.
USD to JPY conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Japanese Yen at today's rate of 1 USD = 152 JPY. The reverse holds too: 1 JPY = 0.0066 USD.
| 1 USD | 152 JPY |
| 5 USD | 760 JPY |
| 10 USD | 1,520 JPY |
| 25 USD | 3,800 JPY |
| 50 USD | 7,600 JPY |
| 100 USD | 15,200 JPY |
| 500 USD | 76,000 JPY |
| 1,000 USD | 152,000 JPY |
| 5,000 USD | 760,000 JPY |
| 10,000 USD | 1,520,000 JPY |
| 1 JPY | 0.0066 USD |
| 5 JPY | 0.0329 USD |
| 10 JPY | 0.0658 USD |
| 25 JPY | 0.1645 USD |
| 50 JPY | 0.3289 USD |
| 100 JPY | 0.6579 USD |
| 500 JPY | 3.29 USD |
| 1,000 JPY | 6.58 USD |
| 5,000 JPY | 32.89 USD |
| 10,000 JPY | 65.79 USD |
Why people convert USD to JPY.
The USD/JPY corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Japanese Yen side, demand comes from Japan travel, Japanese imports, and carry trade. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/JPY is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 2.8% against the Japanese Yen, and over five years it has strengthened about 38.8% (from 109.5 to 152). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Japanese Yen you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → JPY rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
