The Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥68,319.55 at the afternoon open, up ¥542.03 from the previous day, while dollar-yen traded around ¥158.19 as an indicator for investors.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened the afternoon session at ¥68,319.55, up ¥542.03 from the previous day's close.
At the same time, dollar-yen was trading around ¥158.19 in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, as market activity entered a more active phase.
Following the day's movements, attention is expected to focus on individual stocks and afternoon price movements.