Tokyo stocks have been on the rise since bottoming out on Feb. 6.
The market took a breather in early March, when investors were concerned over the so-called March financial crisis, only to resume seeking its upside with the beginning of the new financial year.
Before Feb. 6, stocks were weak, reflecting investor concerns that Japan's financial system would be hit by a series of failures triggered by the nation's heavily indebted major companies.
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