Tokyo stocks end higher on weaker yen, improved investor sentiment

TOKYO, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stock closed higher on Wednesday, as a weaker yen further pushed up export-related stocks amid more buying due to improved investor sentiment.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 402.14 points, or 1.24 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 32,896.03.

The broader Topix index also continued its positive trajectory by closing 26