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Type an amount in Japanese yen and read it in Australian dollar at once. The page uses the European Central Bank's reference rate, and tells you which day that rate is from.
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Where these codes and rates come from
The three letters in EUR, USD or JPY are not an abbreviation someone invented for a website: they are ISO 4217, a standard in which the first two letters are the country's own code and the third is usually the initial of the currency. The figures on this page come from the European Central Bank, which publishes one set of reference rates each working day, around 16:00 Central European time, agreed between the central banks of the Eurosystem. They are a daily snapshot meant for statistics and accounting, not a live trading feed — which is exactly why they are the same number for everyone, rather than whatever one bank happened to quote at one moment.
Where you meet an exchange rate
You meet an exchange rate four or five times a year without thinking about it: booking a trip, paying an invoice issued abroad, buying from a foreign shop, reading a salary offer in another currency, or checking what a card charge really cost. In all of these the reference rate is the honest middle, and the price you actually pay sits a little to one side of it. Knowing the middle is what lets you see how wide that margin is.
Questions people ask
Is this the rate my bank will give me?
No, and no page can promise one. This is the European Central Bank's reference rate: the midpoint published once a day for statistics. A bank, a card scheme or an exchange office adds its own margin on top — usually between half a percent and three percent, sometimes more at an airport counter. Use this figure to judge the offer you are given, not to predict it.
How often does the figure change, and what happens at weekends?
The European Central Bank publishes once each working day, in the afternoon, Central European time. There is no publication on Saturdays, Sundays or TARGET holidays, so on those days the page shows the last working day's rate and says which day it belongs to. The chart alongside is one year of the same daily series.
Is the answer exact?
Where both units are defined in terms of one another by whole numbers, yes — the page says so above the figure, and the only rounding is in how many digits are shown. Where the ratio has no finite decimal, the page shows twelve significant digits and says the relation is approximate rather than pretending otherwise.
Does anything I type leave my device?
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From the pearl divers of Broome to the working holiday: 140 years of Japanese money in Australia
In the harbour town of Broome, on the north-west coast of Western Australia, there is a cemetery with more than nine hundred Japanese graves, the largest such burial ground in the country. Most of the men beneath those stones were pearl divers who arrived from the 1880s on, lured by the mother-of-pearl that lined the oyster shells of the warm northern waters. They sent wages home to families in Wakayama and other fishing prefectures, and they were among the first Japanese to deal in Australian currency. A century later, in 1980, Australia and Japan signed the first working holiday arrangement either country had made, and tens of thousands of young Japanese have since picked fruit, served coffee and learned English on the other side of the equator. Today, Japan is one of Australia's largest trading partners, and Japanese travellers flock to Cairns, the Gold Coast and Sydney. Whoever stands in that long line of visitors needs to know how many Australian dollars a yen buys. This page tells you. Use it to Convert JPY to AUD with the daily reference rates published by the European Central Bank: yen and Australian dollar are each quoted against the euro, the page combines them into a yen-dollar figure and prints its date under the result. The sum you type never leaves your browser.
Using the converter
Yen in, Australian dollars out
Before booking flights or a room, Convert JPY to AUD for the whole budget, and repeat the step a week before you travel to see how far the figure has moved.
Enter an amount in yen and read the equivalent in Australian dollars. One Australian dollar is worth a good deal more than one yen, so the figure you get back is far smaller than the one you typed and it carries decimals. The date of the rate sits beneath it; at weekends and on public holidays the page falls back to the last working day and says so. A table of round amounts and a thirty-day line follow. For the opposite direction, when you are repatriating savings or paying a Japanese invoice from Sydney, open Convert AUD to JPY.
The yardstick for every offer
The published rate is a mid-market figure fixed once on each working day with no bank margin. Card networks, exchange booths and transfer apps give a little less, and the shortfall is their fee. Think of the result every time you Convert JPY to AUD as a yardstick: under one per cent is very good, two to three per cent is typical at banks, and over four per cent is a cue to compare. In the sums below, for arithmetic only, an invented round rate of one Australian dollar for a hundred yen is used. It is not a forecast and not today's price, so replace it with the real figure from the calculator.
Chapter one: the divers, 1880s to the war
Mother-of-pearl and the men who dived for it
A visit to the museum and the cemetery costs little; Convert JPY to AUD for the entry fee, the taxi and the pearl-farm tour to see what a history day costs.
The pearling industry of north-western Australia needed divers who could work in heavy canvas suits and copper helmets, attached by hoses to a pump on the boat. Japanese divers developed a reputation for skill and endurance, and by the early twentieth century Broome had one of the largest Japanese communities in the country. The work was dangerous: cyclones sank luggers, and the bends, caused by rising too fast from deep water, killed or crippled many divers. The cemetery in Broome tells the story in rows of stones inscribed in Japanese, some with the names of the home village.
Money sent home
Wages were paid in shillings and pounds, and many divers sent part of them to families through remittance agents. Prices were quoted in pounds in the early years, and the Australian pound was replaced by the dollar only in 1966, when Australia decimalised its currency. The change made accounting simpler, and the bank notes issued soon afterwards were among the first in the world printed on polymer, a plastic film introduced in 1988. The notes are waterproof, long-lasting and have a transparent window. Anyone who Converts JPY to AUD today will receive them from cash machines.
The end of an era
The White Australia policy, in force from 1901, restricted immigration and made the lives of Japanese workers harder. The Second World War ended the community: divers were interned or sent home, and pearling moved on to cultured pearls, where Japanese technique played a leading role. Visitors to Broome can see how the industry developed in the town's museum, buy pearls in shops on Dampier Terrace and tour a pearl farm by boat.
Chapter two: 1980 and the working holiday
The idea of a year abroad
Under the working holiday programme, young Japanese can stay in Australia for up to a year, with permission to take temporary jobs to support their travel. The arrangement was the first of its kind for both countries. Thousands arrive each year, mostly in their twenties, many with savings from a first job in Japan. Australia offers English, high wages by Japanese standards and warm weather, a combination that explains the programme's popularity. Rules change from time to time, including the conditions for a second year, which has been linked to work in regional areas, so check the official immigration website before applying.
What a worker earns
Each payday, Convert JPY to AUD for the net wage, then compare it with the amount that arrives in your Japanese account after the transfer.
Australia has a national minimum wage, which is set each year and is high compared with many other countries, and casual workers receive a loading in exchange for fewer rights to leave. A café job pays well above minimum wage at weekends, and farm work is often paid by piece rate. Earnings are in Australian dollars, so each month the question arises: how much is that in yen? Convert JPY to AUD to turn a first wage slip into the money that arrives at home. Tax is withheld at a special rate for working holiday makers, and a refund may be possible through a tax return at the end of the stay.
Where to live and what it costs
Rent is quoted weekly, so Convert JPY to AUD for four weeks, add the deposit and see how much of your savings the room takes.
Shared houses and hostels are the usual homes. A bed in a dormitory costs 35 to 60 Australian dollars per night, a room in a shared house in Sydney or Melbourne 250 to 400 per week, and cheaper in regional towns. Moving to a farm area may include basic lodging. Rent is paid weekly, not monthly, and a deposit of four weeks is customary. Always get a written agreement.
Banks and phones
A local bank account saves fees on salary and rent. Opening one needs a passport, a visa and an address. Phone plans are prepaid, with generous data allowances. Keep your Japanese account open for transfers, and use the converter before each remittance, comparing the result with the quote of a transfer service.
Chapter three: the visitors of today
Cairns, the reef and the rainforest
Reef trips are the biggest day cost; Convert JPY to AUD for each boat option and choose the one that fits the budget.
Cairns in the far north of Queensland is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest, one of the oldest on Earth. Day trips to the reef by boat cost 200 to 300 Australian dollars, including snorkelling gear, and a scenic train and cable car to the village of Kuranda about the same. Flights from Japan to Cairns are among the shortest to Australia, around seven to eight hours, and the time difference is only one hour in winter. Tour guides and signs in Japanese are common.
The Gold Coast and its theme parks
Family tickets add up, so Convert JPY to AUD for the group total and not for a single entry.
South of Brisbane, the Gold Coast combines long surf beaches, high-rise hotels and theme parks. Entry to a major park costs 100 to 140 dollars, and a surf lesson 60 to 100. Families from Japan like the shopping and the easy atmosphere. Hotels start at about 150 dollars a night and rise sharply at school holiday time.
Sydney and Melbourne
City passes and ferry fares are small items, but a week of them is worth a single Convert JPY to AUD at the start.
Sydney attracts visitors with its harbour, the Opera House and the Bondi coastal walk. A harbour ferry ride is cheap and gives the best views, from 6 to 10 dollars. A guided climb of the Harbour Bridge costs from around 200 to 400. Melbourne is the city of coffee, street art and tram rides; the free tram zone in the centre helps save money. In both cities, cafés serve flat white, a coffee style that Japanese baristas have praised, and brunch is a ritual. Convert JPY to AUD for a day of ferries, museums and a meal, and you will find that big-city sightseeing is not extreme.
Chapter four: trade, from iron ore to wagyu
What Australia sells to Japan
For decades, Australia has supplied Japan with the raw materials that feed its steel mills and power stations: iron ore, coal and liquefied natural gas. Beef, sugar, wheat and seafood make up the food side of the trade. Contracts for such goods are mostly signed in United States dollars, but the effect of the yen-to-Australian-dollar rate is felt by farmers, miners and shipping companies alike. Whenever you Convert JPY to AUD, you look at the number that sits behind these everyday commodity decisions.
Wagyu in the Australian outback
Australian ranchers raise cattle from Japanese breeds, and Australian wagyu is sold at supermarkets and restaurants from Brisbane to Perth. A steak in a good restaurant costs 50 to 90 dollars, and a gift box of marbled beef for export is more. Japanese tourists often smile when they see the word on the menu, and compare the flavour with what they know at home. Some of them find the Australian version leaner and bigger, others find it similar.
Wine and cheese
Australia's wine regions, such as the Barossa Valley, the Hunter Valley and Margaret River, have a growing Japanese clientele. Cellar-door tastings cost 10 to 25 dollars, often refunded if you buy a bottle. A bottle of good local wine in a shop is 25 to 50 dollars. Customs rules in Japan allow three bottles of 760 millilitres duty-free per adult.
What Japan sells to Australia
Japanese cars are a familiar sight on Australian roads, and the largest-selling brand for many years has been Toyota. Electronics, machinery and household goods fill the shelves. Japanese food has become mainstream: sushi trains, ramen shops and izakayas are found in every large city. A bowl of ramen costs 16 to 22 dollars, which is a little more than in Japan once you Convert JPY to AUD, but the taste is often faithful.
Sister cities and exchanges
Dozens of Australian and Japanese towns have partnerships, with student exchanges, home stays and festivals. Teachers from Japan teach their language in Australian schools, and Japanese is among the most studied foreign languages in the country. A student on exchange spends a few months, and the host family receives a payment for room and board. Check the budget in dollars and Convert JPY to AUD for the school fees and the pocket money, then add an emergency reserve.
A note on other trips from the same budget
If your route includes Europe
Travellers who combine Australia with Switzerland can open Convert JPY to CHF, while the Scandinavian stopover has Convert JPY to SEK. The method is the same: one conversion, one date, one benchmark.
Distances, units and hours
Everything is far apart
Australia is nearly as large as the United States without Alaska, and driving distances between cities are large. Sydney to Melbourne is about 880 kilometres by road, Sydney to Brisbane about 920. Signs are in kilometres, and Convert km to mi turns them into miles. Fuel is sold by the litre, and Convert L to gal shows the price per US gallon.
Seasons reversed
Summer in Australia runs from December to February, winter from June to August. The northern tropics have a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. Temperatures in Sydney in January often exceed 30 degrees, and Convert °C to °F gives Fahrenheit. In the Outback, midsummer heat may exceed 40 degrees, so plan outdoor activities at dawn and dusk.
The clock
Australia has three main time zones and, because of daylight saving, the gap with Japan varies: Sydney is one hour ahead of Tokyo in winter and two hours ahead in summer. Perth is one hour behind Tokyo all year. Queensland does not change its clocks. For calls with Europe, Convert CET to EET shows the gap between Central and Eastern European time.
Safety, health and the law
Sun, sea and wildlife
The ultraviolet index in Australia is among the highest in the world. Wear a hat, a long-sleeved shirt and strong sunscreen, and avoid the middle of the day. Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches, learn to recognise a rip current and never swim alone at night. Warnings about stingers, small jellyfish whose sting is dangerous, apply in the northern waters in summer, so wear a stinger suit when advised. Crocodiles live in tropical rivers and estuaries; obey signs and stay out of the water where one is posted.
Biosecurity
A fine for an undeclared apple can be far larger than the apple itself; Convert JPY to AUD for a sample fine and you will declare everything.
Australia has some of the strictest border rules in the world to protect its unique environment. Food, plants, wooden objects and used outdoor gear must be declared on arrival. Fines for failing to declare are heavy, and officers use sniffer dogs. Clean your boots and tents before you travel.
Documents and insurance
Visitors from Japan need a visa before travelling, usually an electronic one applied for online. Use only the official government website. Medical care is not free for visitors, so take out insurance that covers treatment and evacuation. The emergency number is 000, and the Embassy of Japan in Canberra helps citizens in trouble.
Money in Australia
Cards and cash
Cards convert for you, but you should Convert JPY to AUD at the till to see whether the fee on the statement is reasonable.
Cards and mobile payments are used almost everywhere, and many small shops prefer them. Carry a little cash for markets and rural stalls. Cash machines are widespread. Refuse the offer to pay in yen at a terminal, because its rate is worse than the one on your card. Check the statement against the figure you obtained when you Convert JPY to AUD.
Tipping and tax
Tipping is not expected in Australia, since staff receive a living wage, but rounding up or adding a small amount for excellent service is welcome. Prices shown include the goods and services tax, so there are no surprises at the till. Visitors can claim back the tax paid on goods above a certain value when leaving the country, under a refund scheme.
Prices in everyday life
Coffee, lunch and a beer repeat every day, so Convert JPY to AUD for a typical day of them and multiply by the length of your stay.
A coffee costs 4.5 to 6 dollars, a lunch in a café 15 to 25, a dinner in a restaurant 35 to 70 and a pint of beer 9 to 14. Groceries are costly, especially in remote places. Public transport in cities uses a prepaid card, with daily caps on the fare.
Other currency pages
For the rest of the itinerary
Travellers who continue to North America can use Convert JPY to USD or Convert JPY to CAD. Those who stop in Europe have Convert JPY to EUR, and for London Convert JPY to GBP.
One last habit
Note the rate and the date of every exchange and compare them later with your statement. A few seconds spent now remove doubts.
Mistakes to avoid
Forgetting the seasons
December in Sydney is hot and crowded, and prices are high. Book early, or travel in the shoulder months of March to May.
Underestimating distance
A map makes cities look close. Check driving times and book domestic flights for long legs.
Using an old rate
A rate that is a month old can be wrong by several per cent, which is why every Convert JPY to AUD shows its date.
In short
The only thing fetched from the network is the table of daily rates, while your amount stays in your browser and no account is needed. From the cemetery in Broome to the cafés of Melbourne, the habit is the same: Convert JPY to AUD, note the date and measure each offer against the number on this page.