Japan Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.5%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] On the 25th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 26,296.86, up 0.5% (131.27 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,767.67, rising 0.3% (5.27 points).