"I think it's safe to say that the G-20 endorsement of Japan's monetary policies is enough of a cue to lift the pair above Y100, " said Kengo Suzuki, foreign exchange strategist at Mizuho Securities.
Ghana, who qualified for the World Cup Finals in South Africa with a 2-0 win over Sudan last Sunday, took a two-goal lead thanks to a brace from Asamoah Gyan before Kengo Najamura pulled one back.