The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 521.06 points, or 2.05 percent, from Friday at 25,906.93, logging the highest finish since June 3, 1991.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, increased 28.59 points, or 1.68 percent, to finish at 1,731.81.
Marine transportation, air transportation and real estate issues comprised those that increased the most by the close of play.
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