Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday, lifted by hopes for easing tensions as the United States and China prepare to hold trade talks for a second day.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 122.94 points, or 0.32 per cent, from Monday at 38,211.51, Xinhua reports.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 0.83 point, or 0.03 per cent, higher at 2,786.24.
US and China in trade talks in London after Trump's phone call
On the stock market, sentiment was lifted after senior US officials made positive remarks following the conclusion of the first day of high-level trade talks between the world's two largest economies in London on Monday, analysts said.
But gains were limited as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of negotiations to see whether Washington and Beijing can come up with specific agreements, they added.