Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,944.55, up 151.61 points
The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,944.55 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, up 151.61 points or 1.55 per cent.
Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher Tuesday, with the key Nikkei index going back to the 13,000 level for the first time since July 14.