1,000,000 Japanese Yen to British Pound today
At the indicative interbank rate of 1 JPY = 0.00464 GBP, live, July 2026. Updated 2026-07-31.
What ¥1,000,000 JPY is worth
At a Japanese used-car auction a tidy compact kei car changes hands around this figure, several months of take-home pay and the boundary where saving turns into a major life purchase.
What you'll actually receive after fees
For importers and visitors to Japan, after a typical 1–4% provider margin, ¥1,000,000 JPY is worth roughly £4,454.40–£4,593.60 GBP in practice — so compare the final amount, not just the mid-market rate.
What moves the JPY/GBP rate
The Japanese yen is one of the world's most-traded currencies and a traditional safe-haven. The Bank of Japan long ran an ultra-loose policy, so the yen reacts strongly to the interest-rate gap with the US; it is quoted in whole yen, with no decimal places. The other way round, £1 GBP buys about ¥216 JPY today.
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FAQ
How much is 1,000,000 JPY in GBP today?
The converted amount shown (£4,640.00 GBP) is calculated at the indicative mid-market interbank rate, updated daily. Transfer services add a 1%-4% spread on top. This is not a transfer quote.