Nikkei index rose 1.3%, with semiconductor and metal stocks leading the gains.

Thanks to ongoing hopes for peace talks between the US and Iran, the Japanese stock market rose in early trading. The Nikkei index increased by 1.3% to 62466.12 points, with chip and metal stocks leading the gains. Kamen Rider rose by 3.1% and Mitsui Kinzoku rose by 5.3%. Investors are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East situation. Oil prices and bond yields are also receiving attention.