Japan stocks up on upbeat offshore lead

The Japanese share market advanced on Wednesday, 16 September 2015, as risk sentiment boosted by gains in European and U.S. stocks overnight and a weakened yen against the U.S. dollar. Total 18 out of Topix's 33 industry groups ended higher, with Rubber Products, Air Transportation, Transportation Equipment, and Machinery issues led gainers. The Nikkei Stock Average advanced 145.12 points, or 0.81%, to end at 18171.60 points. The broader Topix index jumped 0.71%, or 10.36 points, to 1472.60 at the close in Tokyo.

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