The Nikkei Stock Average opened higher, starting at ¥65,476.44, up 0.7% from the previous trading day. The move followed gains in overseas stocks over the holiday period.
The Nikkei Average opened at ¥65,476.44 on the Tokyo stock market, up 0.7%, or ¥457.49, from the previous day, extending its gains.
The move appears to have been influenced by gains in overseas stocks during the holiday period, with the opening reflecting the trend in overseas markets.