The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 521.22 points, or 2.71 percent, from Friday to close the day at 19,783.22.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 25.96 points, or 1.83 percent, to finish at 1,447.25.
Marine transportation, iron and steel, and electric appliance-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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