The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average increased 8.39 points, or 0.03 percent, from Wednesday at 26,809.37.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 1.28 points, or 0.07 percent, to finish at 1,775.25.
Marine and air transportation and pulp and paper issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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