Tokyo shares opened higher Wednesday on strong U.S. stocks over upbeat manufacturing-related data in the United States and China.
As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 266.25 points, or 1.39 percent, from Friday to 19,380.62.
Tokyo markets were closed Monday and Tuesday for the New Year holidays.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 20.99 points, or 1.38 percent, to 1,539.60.
Gainers were led by insurance, marine transportation and securities issues.
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