By MOOK Scenic Spots House | Compiled Report
Japan previously announced the new era name "Reiwa" on April 1, and now Japan's official Ministry of Finance has also revealed that the country's banknotes will be fully redesigned.
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The front of Japan’s new 1,000-yen bill. (Photo / Ministry of Finance, the same applies below)
The front of the new Japanese 1,000-yen note will feature the portrait of Kitasato Shibasaburō, a bacteriologist who developed a treatment for tetanus and is hailed as the father of modern Japanese medicine.
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The back of the new Japanese 1,000-yen bill.
The back features “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” one of the “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,” rendered in the distinctive and beautiful ukiyo-e style with strong Japanese character.
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The front of the new Japanese 5,000-yen bill.
The front of the new 5,000-yen bill showcases Umeko Tsuda, Japan’s first female overseas student and the founder of Tsuda University.
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The back of the new Japanese 5,000-yen bill.
The back of the 5,000-yen bill features wisteria blossoms, reflecting the beauty of traditional Japanese gardens—simple yet refined.
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The front of the new Japanese 10,000-yen bill.
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