The Nikkei index rose, led by tech stocks, boosting sentiment.

The Japanese stock market rose in early trading, as gains in technology stocks offset the impact of a drop in automotive stocks. The Nikkei index rose by 0.4% to 66611.29 points. Kamen Rider rose by 9.1%, SoftBank Group rose by 5.6%, while Nissan fell by 5.0% and Honda fell by 4.3%. The broader Topix index fell by 0.3% to 3946.03 points. Investors are closely monitoring any developments in the Middle East and their impact on oil prices.