The Nikkei 225 index surged 3.41% to close at 36,833.27, reversing a seven-day losing streak. The rally was driven by gains in Wall Street tech stocks and a softer yen, which boosted Japanese exporters. Notable performers included SoftBank Group, which rose over 7%, and Hitachi, which gained more than 5%. The broader Asia-Pacific markets also saw gains, with the Topix advancing 2.48%. This rebound follows a period of losses, with the Nikkei previously falling by 2% due to a firmer yen. The Nikkei also saw a rise of 3.4% during the session, closing at 36,790.5.