The Nikkei 225 index experienced a notable increase, jumping by 1.3% to breach the 38,000 mark, while the broader Topix Index rose 0.7% to reach 2,810 on Tuesday. The Topix is now nearing its highest point in eight months. This upward movement mirrored gains observed on Wall Street, spurred by optimism that US President Donald Trump might adopt a more precise strategy concerning tariffs. Concurrently, Japanese stocks gained from a depreciation in the yen, which enhances prospects for export-oriented industries and makes domestic assets more appealing to international investors. In parallel, the Bank of Japan’s January meeting minutes revealed policymakers' openness to further interest rate increases, contingent on wage growth and inflation trends. Stocks within the export-heavy automotive sector experienced appreciable gains, with Toyota Motor advancing 3%, Honda Motor climbing 1.3%, and Suzuki Motor increasing by 2.9%.