The Nikkei 5225 Index rallied 3.14% to close at 61,684 while the broader Topix Index gained 1.64% to 3,854 on Thursday, as Japanese equities rebounded from earlier weekly losses amid renewed optimism surrounding artificial intelligence-related demand. Strong earnings from Nidia boosted sentiment across global technology markets, while news that Samsung Electronics had averted a potential labor strike further supported semiconductor-linked shares. In Japan, SoftBank Group led the rally, soaring nearly 20% following reports that OpenAI is preparing for a public listing. Other technology-related stocks also posted strong gains, including Kioxia Holdings (7.9%), Fujikura (4.8%), Advantest (4.4%), Ibiden (14.3%) and Tokyo Electron (5.9%). On the geopolitical front, President Donald Trump said the US was in the final stages of negotiations with Iran, fueling hopes that the strategically important Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 61471 points on May 21, 2026, gaining 2.79% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.16% and is up 66.20% 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 21 of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 61471 points on May 21, 2026, gaining 2.79% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.16% and is up 66.20% 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 61,465.00 1,879.73 3.14% 3.15% 66.19% May/21

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Toyota Motor 2,978.00 36.00 1.22% 13.66% 275B May/21
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 3,067.00 37.00 1.22% 57.69% 214.84B May/21
Fast Retailing 73,300.00 -1,440.00 -1.93% 57.09% 145.28B May/21
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 6,031.00 149.00 2.53% 68.46% 140.43B May/21
Hitachi 5,123.00 215.00 4.38% 37.27% 139.61B May/21
Tokyo Electron 48,800.00 2,700.00 5.86% 115.17% 139.24B May/21
Mitsubishi 5,411.00 -25.00 -0.46% 85.69% 131.99B May/21
Advantest 26,745.00 1,120.00 4.37% 294.24% 130.5B May/21
Sony 3,554.00 -52.00 -1.44% -2.74% 129.25B May/21
Mitsui 5,662.00 -142.00 -2.45% 92.78% 107.17B May/21




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.50 1.30 percent Mar 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
61471.00 59804.41 63812.00 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

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Japanese Stocks Rally on Optimism Over Iran Deal
The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 3% to above 61,600 while the broader Topix Index gained 1.6% to 3,850 on Thursday, recovering losses from earlier in the week and tracking gains on Wall Street overnight amid hopes for an imminent peace deal between the US and Iran. President Trump said the US was in the final stages of negotiations with Iran, fueling hopes that the strategically important Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen. The prospect of resumed shipping traffic triggered a sharp decline in oil prices, easing pressure on Japan’s import-dependent economy. On the domestic front, data showed Japanese exports rose 14.8% in April, surpassing expectations on the back of solid demand from China, the US, ASEAN nations and the EU. Financial and technology shares spearheaded the rally, with gains from Mitsubishi UFJ (3.6%), Sumitomo Mitsui (4.2%), Mizuho Financial (4.7%), Advantest (4.1%) and Tokyo Electron (5%). SoftBank Group also soared over 16% as strong results from Nvidia boosted AI optimism.
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