Tokyo: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index closed higher today. The index climbed by as much as 2% during intraday trading before finishing the session up 1.4%, settling at 65,018.95 points.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the rise in the Nikkei 225 index reflects positive investor sentiment and increased buying activity throughout the trading session. The upward movement was observed across various sectors, contributing to the overall increase in the index.