The Japan 100 yen, which was released in 1953, is in uncirculated condition. Its obverse side displays the countrys first political party leader Itagaki Taisuke. The back of the banknote is the majestic National Diet building which is the heart of political affairs in Japan. Watermarked with paulownia leaves and flowers, the Japan 100 yen is interesting in that one can determine its printing branch through the banknotes suffix letter.