The Tokyo Stock Exchange begins the session with a plus sign awaiting the end of the fiscal year. At the opening, the Nikkei recorded an increase of 0.29% to 40,517.17.
On the currency front, the yen lost ground against the dollar at 151.50, and against the euro at a level just above 164.00. The market is open for trading until the close of trading on Friday. The NikkeI closed at 40,527.17 on Thursday.