In the Tokyo stock market at the start of the week, the Nikkei average was up ¥533.40 from the end of the previous week to ¥66,897.60 as of 9:15 a.m.
As of 9:15 a.m., the Nikkei Stock Average (225 issues) stood at ¥66,897.60, up ¥533.40 from the previous week's close.