The Nikkei 225 index has closed at 10,383.78, up 36.50 points.
The dollar was at 121.82 yen in Tokyo trading, down from 121.99 in late New York trading; and at 0.9038 against the euro, compared with 0.9021 in New York.
Dealers say Government bond yields were higher on profit-taking following yesterday's sharp gains. The yield on the 10-year No 234 issue was 1.32 per cent, up from 1.315 per cent yesterday; while the yield on the No 233 issue was unchanged at 1.265 per cent.
The US 30-year bond was at 108-28/32, yielding 4.805 per cent, compared with 108-25/32 in late New York trading.
AP
