The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 81.98 points, or 0.36 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 22,695.74.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 4.74 points, or 0.30 percent, to finish at 1,603.82.
Pulp and paper, food and precision instrument issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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