Japan stocks jump nearly 3% on first trading day of 2026

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Yen falls to 157-range; South Korea’s benchmark up 2%

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average is moving higher early in the session on Jan. 5, the first trading day in Japan of 2026. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

JADA NAGUMO

January 5, 2026 11:55 JST

TOKYO — Japanese stocks opened 1.3% higher Monday, supported by the weak yen and continued investor attraction to tech stocks.