TOKYO, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday with the benchmark Nikkei stock index jumping more than 3 percent on gains in heavyweight technology shares.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 2,203.00 points, or 3.30 percent, from Wednesday to finish at 68,956.72.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, ended 23.33 points, or 0.57 percent, higher at 4,131.98.
On the top-tier Prime Market, electric appliance, precision instruments and nonferrous metal issues were among the notable gainers.
Buying in heavyweight technology shares drove the Nikkei index higher, and its rapid climb drew in more buyers, extending the rally in the afternoon. The momentum also helped lift the Topix index, which had been under pressure in the morning, analysts said. ■