What is 1000 yen?

1000 yen is the official currency of Japan. It is equivalent to approximately 9.33 US dollars as of August 2021. The front side of the 1000 yen bill features a portrait of Hideyo Noguchi, a prominent Japanese bacteriologist, while the back side showcases a picture of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. The 1000 yen bill was first issued in 1945, and it remains a commonly used denomination in everyday transactions in Japan.