The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 31.21 points, or 0.11 percent, from Monday to 27,994.68. The broader Topix index was up 6.54 points, or 0.33 percent, at 1,963.44.
On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by bank, pharmaceutical, and nonferrous metal issues.
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