


In this case, I typically put down 3 yen to get an even amount in the end. They're also good in situations where you would prefer larger change, like if an amount is 2003 yen but you're paying with a 5000 yen note. I typically use them in situations where I need less than ten 1 yen coins as it typically doesn't take too long to count out that many, given that I've sorted them previously. When I go to a store and have to pay for something, it's easier to take the 1 yen coins out when they're sorted. One way I make this easier is at the end of each day sorting the 1 yen coins into a separate part of my coin purse or wallet. One thing I do to reduce the number of 1 yen coins I have left at the end of my trip is to use them whenever possible. This is a problem I frequently find myself with as well.
