The greenback was last 0.31% higher at 135.42 yen, and earlier rose to 135.585 yen, its highest since July 28, after surging 1.57% in the previous session, its biggest single-day gain since June 17.
"I think the ECB is really not in any hurry to raise the euro, and it will let the export sector, including tourism, benefit from the current situation."