Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, lifted by bargain-hunting after the Nikkei index declined for three consecutive trading days.
In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 341.24 points, or 1.04 percent, from Tuesday to 33,117.06. The broader Topix index was up 22.07 points, or 0.94 percent, at 2,364.76.
On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by securities house, precision instrument and electric appliance issues.
At 9 a.m., the U.S. dollar fetched 147.16-19 yen compared with 147.09-19 yen in New York and 146.83-85 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The euro was quoted at $1.0791-0795 and 158.81-88 yen against $1.0794-0804 and 158.81-91 yen in New York, and $1.0806-0807 and 158.67-71 yen in Tokyo late Tuesday afternoon.
