The Topix Index is rising 0.8% at 2,704.34 in Tokyo.
In midday trading, electric appliances stocks led the market higher, as 30 of 33 sectors gained; 1,537 of 2,128 shares rose, while 453 fell.
Recruit Holdings Co. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 2.7%. Integrated Design & Engineering Holdings Co. had the largest increase, rising 20.5%.
Source: Bloomberg
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