Tokyo, Apr 21 (AFP) Japanese shares opened higher today, tracking US stocks, which closed near a three-year peak thanks to strong earnings reports particularly in the technology sector, dealers said.
The Nikkei index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 0.83 per cent or 79.45 points to 9,686.27 at the opening bell.
The Topix index of all first section shares added 0.62 percent or 5.18 points to 842.35.