Tokyo shares open higher on U.S. shares' rally, soft yen

Tokyo shares opened higher on Wednesday following U.S. shares hit record highs overnight and the U.S. dollar strengthened against the yen.

As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average jumped 69.74 points, or 0.36 percent, from Tuesday to 19,564.27.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 4.96 points, or 0.32 percent, to 1,557.32.

Gainers were led by insurance, iron and steel, and real estate issues. Endit