Tokyo stocks close higher on U.S. shares' advance, easing geopolitical concerns

TOKYO, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday following a solid lead from U.S. shares advancing overnight and receding concerns about immediate U.S. military intervention in Syria.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 118.46 points, or 0.55 percent, from Thursday to close the day at 21,778.74.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 10.84 points, or 0.63 percent, to finish at 1,729.36.

Marine transportation, iron and steel, and bank-oriented issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.