The Nikkei 225 rebounded, closing higher, but gains remained capped. Growth stocks rose 3% against a backdrop of higher US stocks, while news providing cues for the following day was reported.
The Nikkei 225 closed up ¥273 at ¥66,405.
TOPIX maintained its winning streak, rising for the 7th consecutive day.
Hitachi, Ltd. extended its winning streak to 5 days, with the acquisition of intellectual property rights from a German company cited as related news.
Dentsu Soken supported ITOCHU Corporation's TOB, with the tender offer price reported at ¥2,880.
Tokyo's 23-ward consumer price index rose 1.8% year on year in August, with an increase in imputed rent for owner-occupied housing cited as a contributing factor.
Nippon Gas announced a stock split, planning to split 1 share into 3 shares with 30 September as the record date.