Mubasher: Asian markets saw a positive performance on Friday.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.80% or 152.53 points to close at 19,287.28 points.
The broader Topix index rose 0.62% to reach 1,544.89 points.
The Hang Seng index index also gained 0.44% to 22,929.48 points.
