Tokyo stocks end higher over weaker yen

TOKYO, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher on Monday, as yen's depreciation drove gains of export-related issues.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 47.98 points, or 0.12 percent, from Friday to close the day at 39,631.06.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, rose 14.65 points, or 0.52 percent, to 2,824.28, marking its highest level in over