The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 154.12 points, or 0.52 percent, from Monday to close the day at 29,921.09.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, rose 12.77 points, or 0.65 percent, to finish at 1,981.50.
Marine transportation, air transportation and real estate-oriented issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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