The Nikkei index rose 1.3%, with chip and metal stocks leading the gains.

After the overnight rebound of American technology stocks, the Japanese stock market is on the rise. Chip and metal stocks lead the gains, with Tokyo Electron rising 4.3%, SoftBank Group rising 3.7%, and JX Advanced Metals rising 4.1%. With the escalating conflict between the US and Iran in recent days, investors are closely watching the developments in the Middle East. Any comments from Japanese government officials on the weakening yen are also being closely monitored. The Nikkei index rose 1.3% to 67101.42 points.