The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 392.03 points, or 0.94 percent, from Wednesday at 42,224.02. The broader Topix index finished 19.97 points, or 0.69 percent, higher at 2,929.17.
On the top-tier Prime Market, other gainers included metal product, mining and pharmaceutical issues.
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