The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 373.09 points, or 1.06 percent, from Thursday to 35,422.95. The broader Topix index was up 4.54 points, or 0.18 percent, at 2,487.41.
On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by mining, precision instrument and marine transportation issues.
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