Nikkei Index rises 0.2%, gaming and entertainment stocks lead the way.

In the early trading session, the Japanese stock market rose, with gaming and entertainment stocks leading the gains, despite a mild rebound in the yen from recent declines. The Nikkei index increased by 0.2% to 50,511.21 points. Capcom rose by 3.6% and Sony Group by 2.2%. The US dollar against the yen was at 156.79 yen, lower than the 157.33 yen at the close of the Tokyo stock market on Monday. Investors are closely watching for any comments from Japanese government officials regarding the recent depreciation of the yen. Prime Minister Kashiwagi's economic policy measures are also being closely monitored.