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Current Date And Time In Ōfunato, Japan

Friday, 24 July 2026
20:03:50 JST
State: Iwate
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 35,452
District: Ōfunato-shi

💰 Japanese Yen (JPY) — Ōfunato, Iwate Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY), represented by the symbol ¥. This page provides live JPY exchange rates for Ōfunato against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Ōfunato, accurate JPY conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the JPY exchange rate for international trade with Ōfunato • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Japan operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Asia markets.

Ōfunato is a city in Iwate, Japan, located in Asia. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Ōfunato are conducted using the Japanese Yen (JPY) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Japan. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the Iwate Currency page or the Japan Currency page.

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💰 Japanese Yen Currency Profile — Ōfunato, Iwate

Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official legal tender of Japan, used across all cities including Ōfunato. Identified by the currency symbol ¥ and the ISO 4217 code JPY, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Ōfunato. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Ōfunato, Iwate.

Currency Name Japanese Yen
ISO 4217 Code JPY
Currency Symbol ¥
City Ōfunato
State Iwate
Country Japan
Continent Asia

🔁 Live JPY Currency Converter — Ōfunato

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⏰ Rates as of Jul 24, 2026 5:30 AM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Ōfunato, Iwate (in JPY)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Ōfunato, converted to Japanese Yen (JPY) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 24, 2026 5:30 AM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold) ¥ 21,366.64 ¥ 213,666.41 ¥ 249,216.31
22K (916, Jewellery Standard) ¥ 19,571.84 ¥ 195,718.43 ¥ 228,282.14
18K (750) ¥ 16,024.98 ¥ 160,249.81 ¥ 186,912.23
🥈 Silver (999 Fine) Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Kilogram
Fine Silver ¥ 307.52 ¥ 3,075.15 ¥ 307,515.06

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to JPY. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Ōfunato typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 JPY Exchange Rates — Ōfunato, Iwate

Live JPY exchange rates for Ōfunato — showing exactly how much 1 ¥ Japanese Yen is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 JPY). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current JPY conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Ōfunato, Iwate.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 24, 2026 5:30 AM UTC

Currency Code 1 JPY = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.00611 = 163.6853 JPY
EuroEUR0.00541 = 186.4235 JPY
Japanese YenJPY1.00001 = 1.0000 JPY
British Pound SterlingGBP0.00461 = 218.0215 JPY
Chinese YuanCNY0.04141 = 24.1734 JPY
Australian DollarAUD0.00871 = 114.4492 JPY
Canadian DollarCAD0.00861 = 116.2522 JPY
Swiss FrancCHF0.00501 = 200.4999 JPY
Mexican PesoMXN0.10681 = 9.3665 JPY
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💱 Japanese Yen VS Major World Currencies — Ōfunato

Compare the Japanese Yen (JPY) — the currency used in Ōfunato, Iwate — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This JPY vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 ¥ buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Ōfunato imports and exports, benchmarking JPY strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Japan.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 24, 2026 5:30 AM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
¥ 1 = $ 0.0061$ 1 = ¥ 163.6853
🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
¥ 1 = € 0.0054€ 1 = ¥ 186.4235
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
¥ 1 = ¥ 1.0000¥ 1 = ¥ 1.0000
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
¥ 1 = £ 0.0046£ 1 = ¥ 218.0215
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
¥ 1 = ¥ 0.0414¥ 1 = ¥ 24.1734

💡 Need more conversions? Use our Currency Converter Tool for hourly-updated rates, historical data and calculations for 100+ currencies.

🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — JPY

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Japanese Yen (JPY) — the currency used in Ōfunato, Iwate — currently ranks #116 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 28% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Asia, JPY ranks #32 of 50 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: JPY currently trades at 163.6853 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 115 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than JPY), and 46 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places JPY at rank #116 = 1 + 115 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How JPY Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below JPY by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank Currency Value per US Dollar
#114 JMD — Jamaican Dollar 158.7648 per $1
#115 ETB — Ethiopian Birr 161.7638 per $1
#116 JPY — Japanese Yen ⬤ (this page) 163.6853 per $1
#117 DJF — Djiboutian Franc 178.4668 per $1
#118 LRD — Liberian Dollar 181.4020 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Asia — Ōfunato Currency

See how the Japanese Yen (JPY) — used in Ōfunato, Japan — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Asia. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Japan's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 24, 2026 5:30 AM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
IndiaINR
Indian rupee
¥ 1 = ₹ 0.5899₹ 1 = ¥ 1.6954
ChinaCNY
Chinese yuan
¥ 1 = ¥ 0.0414¥ 1 = ¥ 24.1734
IndonesiaIDR
Indonesian rupiah
¥ 1 = Rp 109.7494Rp 1 = ¥ 0.0091
PakistanPKR
Pakistani rupee
¥ 1 = ₨ 1.7011₨ 1 = ¥ 0.5879
BangladeshBDT
Bangladeshi taka
¥ 1 = ৳ 0.7552৳ 1 = ¥ 1.3241
PhilippinesPHP
Philippine piso
¥ 1 = ₱ 0.3777₱ 1 = ¥ 2.6476
VietnamVND
Vietnamese dong
¥ 1 = ₫ 160.8392₫ 1 = ¥ 0.0062
IranIRR
Iranian rial
¥ 1 = ﷼ 8,401.9473﷼ 1 = ¥ 0.0001

🌍 Planning to travel or trade in Asia? Compare exchange rates and use our currency converter for accurate regional conversions.

¥ JPY Quick Snapshot
1 USD¥ 163.69
1 EUR¥ 186.42
1 GBP¥ 218.02
🥳 Gold 22K/g¥ 19,572
🎯 Global Rank#116/162

💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading JPY in Ōfunato

💰 Everyday Payments in Ōfunato

Shops, transport and services across Ōfunato, Iwate price everything in Japanese Yen (JPY), marked with the ¥ symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Ōfunato runs on the exact same money as the rest of Japan. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Ōfunato can budget straight from the JPY exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the JPY Rate for Ōfunato Deals

A swing in the JPY rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Ōfunato. Companies buying from or selling into Ōfunato track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Ōfunato

Travellers flying or driving into Ōfunato get a smoother trip by converting cash to JPY (¥) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Ōfunato. Check the JPY vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Ōfunato's Place in Iwate's Currency Zone

Ōfunato, home to a recorded population of 35,452, is one of the commercial points of Iwate where JPY circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Japan. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Iwate Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Ōfunato

Exporters shipping out of Ōfunato and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the JPY conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time JPY movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View Asia regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Ōfunato.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Ōfunato

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Ōfunato needs today's JPY rate, not last week's. The JPY rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across Asia. See JPY vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Ōfunato price 22K gold off the same JPY rate used throughout this page — roughly ¥ 19,572/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

🔎 Related City & State Tools

🗺 Ōfunato Map View the Ōfunato satellite map with precise GPS coordinates for location intelligence.
📍 Nearby Cities Explore cities near Ōfunato for distance, direction and market-research context.
✈️ Ōfunato Travel Guide Access the travel standards guide for electrical plugs, driving rules and emergency numbers.
🌐 Iwate & Japan Compare rates on the Iwate currency page or the Japan currency page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Money & JPY in Ōfunato

What currency do I need in Ōfunato?

Ōfunato, like every city in Iwate and across Japan, runs on the Japanese Yen (ISO code JPY, symbol ¥). Carry or exchange into JPY before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.


What's today's JPY to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current JPY/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated JPY to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Ōfunato.


Does Ōfunato use a different currency than the rest of Iwate?

No — Ōfunato shares the same JPY currency as every other city in Iwate and across Japan. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Ōfunato.


Which world currencies can I compare against JPY here?

This page tracks JPY against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the JPY vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Ōfunato.


How does the JPY rate affect prices and business in Ōfunato?

When JPY weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Ōfunato, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Ōfunato.


What is today's gold rate in Ōfunato?

Gold pricing in Ōfunato follows the national JPY rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly ¥ 19,572/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.


Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Ōfunato?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Ōfunato accept major international cards for withdrawals in JPY. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.