However, market gains capped as investors were awaiting key events later this week, including parliamentary hearings scheduled for Bank of Japan governor nominee Kazuo Ueda.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average index added 18.81 points, or 0.07%, to finish at 27,531.94. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 7.78 points, or 0.39%, to 1,999.71.
Total 26 of 33 TSE sectors ended higher, with Securities & Commodities Futures, Pulp & Paper, Other Financial Business, Rubber Products, Electric Power & Gas, Textiles & Apparels, and Iron & Steel issues were notable gainers.
CURRENCY NEWS: Japanese yen was trading around lower 134 level against greenback. The dollar stood at 134.12 yen in late Tokyo trading Monday, down 0.12% from 134.15 on Friday, after trading in the range of 133.96-134.54.
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