The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 143.56 points, or 0.54 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 26,668.35.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 9.06 points, or 0.51 percent, to finish at 1,774.27.
Mining, iron and steel, and nonferrous metal issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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