The 10,000-yen note now features ... both bacteriologists. These bills have been in circulation for 20 years. Shibusawa is known as the "father of the modern Japanese economy." ...

Distinguishing between banknotes of varying denominations is a struggle for visually impaired people. In Japan, many were greatly ... same length as the 5,000-yen bill and the difference in ...

Kishida noted the people featured on the bills celebrate Japanese capitalism, women's equality and scientific innovation. The ...