The Nikkei 225 opened ¥248 higher and then continued to trade in a range. Market movements may also have been influenced by trends in U.S. markets.
The Nikkei 225 was up ¥248 at the open, indicating that buying prevailed in the early part of the session.
It then moved sideways after the open, with rapid movements limited. Against the backdrop of trends in U.S. markets, the broader market sought direction.