Tokyo shares close higher by break after plunging on Brexit

Tokyo shares rebounded Monday morning as market players bought in stocks that had plunged after Britain voted to leave the European Union in a referendum, with concerns easing after government's meeting with the central bank on measures to support economy.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 207.22 points, or 1. 39 percent, from Friday to 15,159.24.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 11.10 points, or 0.92 percent, to 1, 215.58.

Gainers were led by pharmaceuticals, foods, and fishery, agriculture and forestry issues.

(APD)