The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 373.88 points, or 2.01 percent, from Monday to close the day at 18,950.18.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 26.91 points, or 1.96 percent, to finish at 1,403.21.
Glass and ceramics product, service and rubber product-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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