Discover the remarkable process of mass-producing 500 yen coins at a specialized minting factory. Each stage, from metal ...

OSAKA—A single 500-yen coin ($3.20) guarantees you a chance to see pros perform the centuries-old trade of traditional Japanese puppetry. Aimed at those unfamiliar with the classic artform, the ...

It also says production of the new notes and 500 yen coins is expected to generate demand of more than 5 billion yen in the paper, printing, and metal-making industries.

OSAKA--The Japan Mint plans to soon release special collector coin sets to commemorate 25 years since the popular "Neon Genesis Evangelion" animated TV series first aired. The coin sets are ...

As a child growing up in Japan, things very rarely seemed to get more expensive. My favourite lunch was always available for a 500 yen coin ($3.90; £3.10) and it remained that way until 2021.