Learn Japanese from the News S2023E16 - Japan to Issue Redesigned Banknotes in July 2024

Starting next July, the government will issue redesigned banknotes in three denominations: 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen. The bills will incorporate updated security features, including special holograms. Join us as we listen to this news story in Japanese and study passive constructions. In the second half of the program, we spotlight the historical figures who will be featured on the new bills and learn about anti-counterfeiting technology.