The Nikkei Stock Average rises 1.1% to 57930.27, tracking Wall Street's rebound on Tuesday from Monday's artificial-intelligence-driven selloff.
The main theme has been risk-on, Commerzbank Research analysts say in a research report. A notable AI infrastructure deal has lifted sentiment, the analysts add.
Among the best performers on Japan's benchmark index, Nomura Research Institute climbs 7.7%, JX Advanced Metals rises 6.4%, and Nitto Boseki is 5.2% higher.
USD/JPY is at 155.95, compared with 155.91 late Tuesday in New York.

Sumber : Dow Jones Newswires