As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged up 5.61 points, or 0.02 percent, from Monday to 28,096.66.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 1.98 points, or 0.11 percent, at 1,831.82.
Nonferrous metal, glass and ceramics product and land transportation issues led notable advancers, while securities house and pharmaceutical issues comprised those that declined the most in the opening minutes after the morning bell.
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