Japan Market Daily | Kabutaro & Friends

On September 10, 2026, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rebounded slightly for the first time in three sessions, closing up 128.17 points (+0.20%) at 65,270.95. The TOPIX also recovered, rising 7.94 points to 4,054.58. In the morning session selling intensified on wariness over prolonged turmoil in the Middle East, pushing the index down to 64,186, but it turned around in the afternoon as semiconductor-related shares were bought following strong monthly sales figures from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Advantest rose 3.29% and Recruit Holdings 3.56%, with the two names adding about 315 points to the index, while Murata Manufacturing gained 5.57%. On the other side, Fujikura fell 5.17%, Ibiden 3.45% and Tokyo Electron 1.66%. On the TSE Prime Market advancers and decliners were evenly matched at 723 to 783. USD/JPY traded in a narrow range between around 153.30 and the 153.70 area.