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Our wannabe Wolf of Wall Street attempts to strike it rich with the volatile exchange rates.
First weekend following new entry procedures sees foreign visitors picking up loads of bargains, thanks to the weak yen.
You may have heard giving a certain amount of money will win you favor with the gods, but a very high authority says otherwise.
Kitty currency merchandise has us hoping this faux banknote will one day become a reality.
We interview Japan’s least-popular form of currency and the only bill not to be getting a slick new face-lift in the near future.
Country continues tradition of honoring icons of art and science over politicians on its currency.
People in Japan are scrambling to get their hands on these limited-edition Mo’ Yen sneakers.
Nothing says “Thanks for all your hard work!” like a bonus from your boss given entirely in Japan’s smallest-denomination coins.
Aichi resident makes surprisingly effective use of many of Japan’s beloved services to pull off his ill-fated forgery attempt.
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