The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 2.68% to close at 63,339, while the broader Topix Index rose 1% to 3,892 on Friday, building on gains from the previous session amid renewed optimism surrounding technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks. SoftBank Group surged nearly 12%, extending the previous day’s 20% rally, after reports indicated that two of its portfolio companies, OpenAI and SB Energy, are progressing toward US initial public offerings. Other major technology shares also moved higher, including Kioxia Holdings (+3.7%), Fujikura (+7.8%), and Ibiden Co (+7.7%). On the geopolitical front, Tehran said the latest US proposal had partly narrowed differences between the conflicting sides. However, remarks from Iran’s Supreme Leader about retaining the country’s uranium stockpile, along with disagreements over proposed tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, continued to cloud prospects for a breakthrough agreement.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 63339 points on May 22, 2026, gaining 2.68% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.10% and is up 70.45% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Historically, the Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) reached an all time high of 63812 in May of 2026. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 23 of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 63339 points on May 22, 2026, gaining 2.68% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.10% and is up 70.45% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. The Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) is expected to trade at 60187.25 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 52204.04 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 63,339.07 1,654.93 2.68% 7.10% 70.45% May/22

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Toyota Motor 2,987.00 9.00 0.30% 13.86% 275B May/22
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 3,091.00 24.00 0.78% 59.12% 214.84B May/22
Fast Retailing 75,510.00 2,210.00 3.02% 60.42% 145.28B May/22
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 6,006.00 -25.00 -0.41% 66.05% 140.43B May/22
Hitachi 5,002.00 -121.00 -2.36% 31.63% 139.61B May/22
Tokyo Electron 49,830.00 1,030.00 2.11% 118.98% 139.24B May/22
Mitsubishi 5,432.00 21.00 0.39% 85.58% 131.99B May/22
Advantest 26,845.00 100.00 0.37% 293.91% 130.5B May/22
Sony 3,525.00 -29.00 -0.82% -4.29% 129.25B May/22
Mitsui 5,580.00 -82.00 -1.45% 88.93% 107.17B May/22




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.40 1.50 percent Apr 2026
Japan Interest Rate 0.75 0.75 percent Apr 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.60 percent Mar 2026

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225)
The JP225 tracks the performance of 225 top-rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index with a base value of 176.21 as of May 16, 1949. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
63339.07 61684.14 63812.00 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

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The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 2.77% Higher
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