Tokyo: The Japanese stock market ended on a positive note today, driven by investor optimism surrounding robust corporate earnings reports.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Nikkei index climbed 0.16% to settle at 58,850.27 points. Meanwhile, the TOPIX index saw a more substantial gain of 1.5%, closing at 3,938.68 points. These developments reflect a growing confidence among investors, buoyed by the latest earnings season.