The Nikkei 225 was up ¥196 as of 1:50 p.m., with Advantest, Tokyo Electron and Fast Retailing contributing to the gain, while SoftBank Group, Kioxia Holdings and Konami Group weighed on the index. Firmness in South Korea's KOSPI has helped spread a sense of reassurance across the market.
The Nikkei 225 was up ¥196 as of 1:50 p.m., with Advantest, Tokyo Electron and Fast Retailing among the top positive contributors. Meanwhile, SoftBank Group, Kioxia Holdings and Konami Group were among the largest negative contributors.
By sector, oil and coal products, mining, marine transportation, textiles and chemicals posted the largest gains. Pharmaceuticals, information and communications, rubber products, air transportation and retail posted the largest declines.
Firm trading in Dow futures during after-hours trading and strength in South Korea's KOSPI are seen as contributing to a sense of reassurance in the Tokyo market.