TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened 1.29 percent higher Tuesday following upbeat economic numbers and on a strong dollar.
The Nikkei 225 index was up 175.76 points to 13,748.68 at the start.
"Following the release of Japan's strong capex data, expectations are mounting that Japan's GDP figures could be revised upward, indicating the economy is on track for recovery," said Hiroichi Nishi, general manager of equities at SMBC Nikko Securities.
Japan's government said Monday its capital spending for April-June increased 2.9 percent on quarter.
However, Nishi said despite an improved economic outlook, investors could take a wait-and-see approach ahead of events this week including the release of US jobs numbers, a Bank of Japan policy meeting, and a G20 summit in Russia.
The dollar rose to 99.57 yen in morning Asian trade from 99.34 yen in London late Monday.
The euro changed hands at $1.3187, against $1.3193 in European trade, while the single currency stood at 131.31 yen.
US financial markets were closed Monday for the Labor Day federal holiday.
European stocks rose following upbeat Chinese and eurozone economic data, combined with receding investor concerns over a US intervention in Syria.
-- Dow Jones Newswires contributed to this article --
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