Japan Shares Close Higher

Japan's stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as the yen's exchange rate continued to decline, while investors await important economic data this weekend.According to Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended the session up 83.14 points, or 0.22%, to 38,371.76, after falling nearly the same percentage at the beginning of the session.The broader Topix index also rose 11.32 points, or 0.42%, to close at 2,692.12.The US dollar rose nearly 0.39% against the yen at 144.51.Source: Qatar News Agency