The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 2.87% to close at 65,158, while the broader Topix Index added 1.29% to 3,943 on Monday, with Japanese equities climbing to fresh record highs as oil prices declined amid signs that the US and Iran were moving closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A full reopening of the key shipping route would provide relief for major Asian economies heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil imports, while softer crude prices also help ease inflationary pressures and concerns over additional interest rate hikes. Technology and artificial intelligence-related shares further lifted the market, with SoftBank Group now up roughly 40% in three sessions following reports that two of its portfolio companies, OpenAI and SB Energy, are advancing toward US initial public offerings. Other notable tech gainers included Kioxia Holdings (+14%), Fujikura (+14.4%), Ibiden Co (+8.7%), Advantest (+3.4%) and Lasertec (+12.8%).

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 65319 points on May 25, 2026, gaining 3.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.90% and is up 74.04% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Historically, the Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) reached an all time high of 65408.87 in May of 2026. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 25 of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 65319 points on May 25, 2026, gaining 3.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.90% and is up 74.04% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. The Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) is expected to trade at 62269.34 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 53793.87 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 65,353.00 1,819.12 2.87% 7.95% 74.13% May/25

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Toyota Motor 3,026.00 39.00 1.31% 15.43% 275B May/25
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 3,066.00 -25.00 -0.81% 56.83% 214.84B May/25
Fast Retailing 75,090.00 -420.00 -0.56% 59.22% 145.28B May/25
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 6,056.00 50.00 0.83% 68.08% 140.43B May/25
Hitachi 5,054.00 52.00 1.04% 31.07% 139.61B May/25
Tokyo Electron 52,180.00 2,350.00 4.72% 123.42% 139.24B May/25
Mitsubishi 5,320.00 -112.00 -2.06% 82.50% 131.99B May/25
Advantest 27,755.00 910.00 3.39% 290.86% 130.5B May/25
Sony 3,598.00 73.00 2.07% -3.80% 129.25B May/25
Mitsui 5,465.00 -115.00 -2.06% 87.38% 107.17B May/25




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.40 1.50 percent Apr 2026
Japan Interest Rate 0.75 0.75 percent Apr 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.60 percent Mar 2026

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225)
The JP225 tracks the performance of 225 top-rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index with a base value of 176.21 as of May 16, 1949. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
65319.00 63339.07 65408.87 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

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The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 2.94% Higher
The Nikkei 225 Index gained 1863 points or 2.94 percent on Monday to close at 65202 points. Gains were led by Murata Manufacturing (17.29%), Taiyo Yuden (16.51%) and Fujikura (14.43%).
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Japanese Shares Rally as Oil Drops
The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 2.87% to close at 65,158, while the broader Topix Index added 1.29% to 3,943 on Monday, with Japanese equities climbing to fresh record highs as oil prices declined amid signs that the US and Iran were moving closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A full reopening of the key shipping route would provide relief for major Asian economies heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil imports, while softer crude prices also help ease inflationary pressures and concerns over additional interest rate hikes. Technology and artificial intelligence-related shares further lifted the market, with SoftBank Group now up roughly 40% in three sessions following reports that two of its portfolio companies, OpenAI and SB Energy, are advancing toward US initial public offerings. Other notable tech gainers included Kioxia Holdings (+14%), Fujikura (+14.4%), Ibiden Co (+8.7%), Advantest (+3.4%) and Lasertec (+12.8%).
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Stocks in Japan Hit All-time High
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