Nikkei rises, bolstered by strong domestic focus
Opened up 1% at 8,815.38, while the broader Topix index was 0.9 higher at 752.27
Japan's Nikkei share average rose at Thursday's open, supported by domestically driven stocks, although gains could be limited as hopes dwindle for a credible fix to the euro zone's debt crisis at an EU summit.
The Nikkei opened up 1% at 8,815.38, while the broader Topix index was 0.9 higher at 752.27.