The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 52.78 points, or 0.17 percent, from Wednesday to 30,344.97.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, lost 10.53 points, or 0.54 percent, at 1,950.96.
Air transportation and pharmaceutical issues led gainers, while mining and securities house issues comprised those that declined the most by the morning break.
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