Mubasher: Japanese shares closed at a rise, continuing their positive performance for the second session in row.
The Nikkei-225 stock average increased 0.58% to reach 18,982 points.
The broader Topix index gained 0.93% to stand at 1,543.39 points.
The JPX-Nikkei Index 400 advanced 0.94% to 13,926.95 points.
