The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 55.42 points, or 0.28 percent, from last Friday to close the day at 19,674.77.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, dropped 4.53 points, or 0.32 percent, to finish at 1,426.73.
Electric appliance and metal product issues led notable advancers, while air transportation and securities house issues comprised those that declined the most by the close of play.
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