The Nikkei rose modestly in the morning session, gaining ¥177.09 to reach ¥64,131.28. Advantest's rise supported the index.
The Nikkei ended the morning session modestly higher, rising to ¥64,131.28. As of 12:26 JST, it was up ¥177.09, while estimated trading volume was reported at 1.03046 billion shares.
Some semiconductor-related stocks led the market, specifically Advantest, which rose and contributed to the index's gains.
The move was reported as timely trading information, with attention focused on the Nikkei's direction and individual stock price movements in subsequent updates.