The Nikkei index rose by 0.2%, driven by game and steel stocks.

The Japanese stock market rose, and concerns about the disruption caused by artificial intelligence temporarily subsided. The Nikkei index rose by 0.2% to 57,071.38 points. Game and steel stocks led the gains. Nintendo rose by 4.3%, and Nippon Steel rose by 4.2%. The US dollar was trading at 152.95 yen, compared to 153.20 yen at the close of the Tokyo stock market on Friday. Investors are closely watching corporate earnings reports and policy measures by Prime Minister Takanao Takamichi to boost the country's economy. Bridgestone is expected to announce its earnings later on Monday.