Tokyo stocks rose slightly Wednesday, as investor sentiment was lifted by the Bank of Japan's Tankan business survey showing an improvement in confidence among major firms.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 143.99 points, or 0.44 percent, from Tuesday to 32,987.69. The broader Topix index was up 0.39 point, or 0.02 percent, at 2,353.55.
On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by machinery, electric appliance and service issues.
