- Nikkei 18,785.79 close, +200.59 pts, +1.08%, fresh 15-year high.
- Japanese exporter sales ahead of month-end, option-related sales on 119.
- Large vanilla option expirations at 119.50 (USD711 mln), 120.00 (605).
- Continued bids on dips still from Japanese investors, importers.