Earlier today on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Nikkei average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen.
Following the rise in prices of technology-related stocks on the New York market the previous day, buying orders are spreading, especially for semiconductor-related stocks.
In addition, as the yen has weakened to just under 160 yen to the dollar, expectations are growing for improved corporate performance, particularly for export-related stocks, which are expected to see increased profits.
Source: Japanese