Tokyo shares closed up 0.58 percent Monday as traders digested the Greek parliament's approval of fresh austerity measures needed in order for it to receive a crucial bailout.
The Nikkei index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 52.01 points to close at 8,999.18. The Topix index of all first-section shares rose 0.34 percent, or 2.61 points, to 781.68.
The Greek move, announced shortly before the Tokyo bourse opened, helped lift the euro against major currencies in Asian trade.
The euro stood at $1.3254 and 102.82 yen, from $1.3181 and 102.47 yen. The dollar was flat at 77.59 yen. (pretorianews)
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