Tokyo shares ended sharply higher on Wednesday, with investors cheered by stronger-than-expected US economic readings, while the yen's slide also encouraged buying.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index jumped 2.02 percent, or 655.66 points, to end at 33,193.99, while the broader Topix index added 1.99 percent, or 44.79 points, to 2,298.60.
Source : AFP