USD → 
JPY Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to JPY Converter.
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Current rate
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.
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Rate as of 2026-05-16USD → JPY Converter
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🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇯🇵
¥152
Rate: 1 USD = 152.0000 JPY
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 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 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-16 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
USD trend over time.
Today
152
1 USD = JPY
1 year ago
156.3
↓ 2.8% in 12 months
5 years ago
109.5
↑ 38.8% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to JPY FAQ.
Why has the yen weakened so much against the dollar?
The biggest carry-trade dynamic in modern forex. From 2021-2024, BOJ held policy rate at -0.1% while Fed raised to 5.25-5.50%. The interest-rate differential of 5%+ encouraged "selling yen, buying dollars" in massive scale. BOJ began normalizing in 2024-25, finally lifting policy rate above zero — partially recovering JPY. Pair traded ¥115 in 2021, peaked at ¥162 in 2024, now ¥150-155.
USD to JPY for traveling to Japan?
Japan was historically a heavy cash society but has rapidly digitized post-COVID. Wise debit card, Revolut, or Charles Schwab debit (US) work at most ATMs and POS. Japanese 7-Eleven ATMs are most foreigner-friendly. Avoid airport exchange (3-5% spread); use the Wise card for FX-free spending.
Will the yen continue to recover vs USD?
BOJ normalization is gradual but the trend is clear: Japanese rates rising while Fed cuts. Most economists project USD-JPY in the 140-155 range for 2026, with potential for further yen strengthening if BOJ surprises hawkishly. Carry-trade unwinds can cause sharp moves (200-400 pip days are common).
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