The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 535.11 points, or 2.31 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 23,739.87, marking its highest closing level since Dec. 27.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 27.65 points, or 1.63 percent, to finish at 1,729.05.
Export-related shares, marine transportation and precision instrument-linked issues comprised notable gainers by the close of play.
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