Japan's Nikkei stock index experienced a significant rise, marking its biggest point gain on record for the fiscal year, with a 44% increase in FY 2023. Tokyo stocks opened higher on bargain-hunting and new US Dow highs, leading to a rebound in Japan's stock market. The Nikkei share average logged a record rise of 12,328 points, driven by chip-related heavyweights and heavy foreign buying.