Tokyo's Nikkei jumps more than 1.8 percent
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index rallied more than 1.8 percent on Friday helped by a cheaper yen and rebounds on US markets.
The Nikkei 225 index gained 1.85 percent or 409.39 points to close at 22,597.35, while the broader Topix index was up 1.19 percent, or 20.39 points, at 1,730.07.
