The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 218.38 points, or 0.94 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 23,465.53, marking its highest closing level since Feb. 21.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 7.84 points, or 0.48 percent, to finish at 1,631.24.
Securities house, metal product and chemical-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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