In Tokyo, equities markets hit a four-month high, as export-dependent stocks did well once again on good employment news from the United States. Sony rose 1.3 percent to ¥3,940.
Office equipment maker Canon gained 0.5 percent to ¥5,920. Carmakers were also up, as Honda gained 0.6 percent to ¥5,520, Toyota was up 0.7 percent to ¥4,130, and Nissan added 0.5 percent to ¥1,124.
Nippon Television Network was up 3.5 percent to Y15,940 on a report that it will begin paid internet broadcasting in October.