The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average climbed 595.41 points, or 3.13 percent, from Monday to close the day at 19,638.81.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 27.60 points, or 1.96 percent, to finish at 1,433.51.
Retail, marine transportation and service-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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