The Nikkei 225 climbed 1.3% to close at 53,123, while the broader TOPIX rose 0.9% to 3,645 on Friday, trimming weekly losses to 0.4%, as sentiment improved on global efforts to restore Gulf oil shipments disrupted by the war in Iran. Multiple countries moved to revive flows through the Strait of Hormuz after US President Trump signaled a more aggressive stance, even as the conflict, ongoing since late February, continues to drive volatility in energy markets. Hopes of a partial reopening also helped ease crude prices in Tokyo, offering support to equities, particularly given Japan’s heavy reliance on imported energy. Improving sentiment around the Middle East, alongside optimism over AI-driven growth, lifted expectations of solid corporate performance in the upcoming earnings season. AI suppliers Furukawa Electric and Fujikura surged 10.4% and 7.5%, respectively, while Sakura Internet surged 20.2% to its daily limit after Microsoft announced a ¥1.6 trillion AI partnership in Japan.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 53060 points on April 3, 2026, gaining 1.14% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.19%, though it remains 57.07% higher than a year ago, 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 59332.43 in February of 2026. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 3 of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 53060 points on April 3, 2026, gaining 1.14% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.19%, though it remains 57.07% higher than a year ago, 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 48799.00 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 44619.89 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 53,063.00 660.22 1.26% -2.18% 57.08% Apr/03

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Toyota Motor 3,255.00 -7.00 -0.21% 35.20% 275B Apr/03
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 2,761.50 1.50 0.05% 65.51% 196.93B Apr/03
Hitachi 4,811.00 136.00 2.91% 57.53% 159.28B Apr/03
Mitsubishi 5,475.00 78.00 1.45% 115.34% 135.84B Apr/03
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 5,373.00 -15.00 -0.28% 71.94% 132.66B Apr/03
Advantest 21,555.00 430.00 2.04% 281.23% 129.58B Apr/03
Sony 3,324.00 -5.00 -0.15% -0.63% 125.93B Apr/03
Mizuho Financial 6,468.00 44.00 0.68% 97.38% 122.91B Apr/03
Fast Retailing 64,300.00 1,290.00 2.05% 43.21% 119.54B Apr/03
Mitsui 6,381.00 169.00 2.72% 140.57% 115.97B Apr/03




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.30 1.50 percent Feb 2026
Japan Interest Rate 0.75 0.75 percent Mar 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.60 2.70 percent Feb 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
53060.00 52463.27 59332.43 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

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Japanese Shares Trim Weekly Losses
The Nikkei 225 climbed 1.3% to close at 53,123, while the broader TOPIX rose 0.9% to 3,645 on Friday, trimming weekly losses to 0.4%, as sentiment improved on global efforts to restore Gulf oil shipments disrupted by the war in Iran. Multiple countries moved to revive flows through the Strait of Hormuz after US President Trump signaled a more aggressive stance, even as the conflict, ongoing since late February, continues to drive volatility in energy markets. Hopes of a partial reopening also helped ease crude prices in Tokyo, offering support to equities, particularly given Japan’s heavy reliance on imported energy. Improving sentiment around the Middle East, alongside optimism over AI-driven growth, lifted expectations of solid corporate performance in the upcoming earnings season. AI suppliers Furukawa Electric and Fujikura surged 10.4% and 7.5%, respectively, while Sakura Internet surged 20.2% to its daily limit after Microsoft announced a ¥1.6 trillion AI partnership in Japan.
2026-04-03
The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 1.35% Higher
The Nikkei 225 Index rose 709 points or 1.35 percent on Friday to close at 53172 points. Leading the gains are Taiyo Yuden (12.35%), Hino Motors (12.04%) and Furukawa Electric (9.87%).
2026-04-03
Japanese Stocks Rise on Hormuz Reopening Hopes
The Nikkei 225 climbed 1.7% to above 53,300, while the broad-based TOPIX gained 1.1% to 3,600 on Friday, reversing the prior day's losses amid hopes that the crucial waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, would partially reopen. Reports indicated that Iran is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor and coordinate tanker traffic through the strait, which has been effectively shut since the start of the conflict. The plan would place transit under joint supervision and could require ships to pay tolls to Tehran. However, uncertainty lingered as oil prices remained elevated after Trump vowed to escalate the conflict in the coming weeks. Separately, Trump also unveiled sweeping tariff adjustments, including 100% duties on certain branded pharmaceutical imports with broad exemptions, alongside changes to metals tariffs. Among individual stocks, notable gains were seen from Hitachi (3.1%), Tokyo Electron (3.1%), SoftBank Group (1.4%), Fast Retailing (1.9%), and Mitsubishi (1.2%).
2026-04-03