The Nikkei Index rose by 0.6% driven by technology and gaming stocks.

The Japanese stock market rose, and the yen weakened after Tokyo inflation data came in weaker than expected. The Nikkei index rose by 0.6% to 50,700.49 points with technology and gaming stocks leading the gains. SoftBank Group rose by 1.5% and Nintendo rose by 1.6%. The US dollar was at 156.22 yen, higher than the 155.81 yen at the close of the Tokyo stock market on Thursday. Investors are closely watching for any comments from Japanese government officials regarding the recent depreciation of the yen, as well as any progress in Prime Minister Takamichi Sanae's economic plan.