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The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.72 percent or 156.34 points to close at 21,892.78 while the broader Topix index was up 0.82 percent, or 14.36 points, at 1,760.53.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.72 percent or 156.34 points to close at 21,892.78 while the broader Topix index was up 0.82 percent, or 14.36 points, at 1,760.53.