Tokyo stocks extended gains at the opening of the morning session, starting at 65,600.42, up 579.48 points from the previous day. Buying was led by tech stocks, following gains in semiconductor stocks in U.S. markets.
The Nikkei Stock Average stood at 65,600.42 in morning opening trading, up 579.48 points from the previous day, with buying leading the market from the outset.
Buying spread mainly across tech stocks following gains in U.S. semiconductor stocks, contributing to further gains in the Tokyo market.