The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 163.18 points, or 0.62 percent, from Tuesday to 26,301.86. The broader Topix index was up 6.98 points, or 0.37 percent, at 1,909.87.
By industry, precision instrument, pharmaceutical, and marine transportation shares were among the best performers.
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