Nikkei 225 closes up +0.3% at 19,985.79

Positive close for Japanese equities as USDJPY finds support at 110.00  1 Aug - high 20,000.46 - low 19904.72 - Topix +0.61% at 1628.50 - USDJPY currently 110.27 in a 00-50 range In Australia the S&P/ASX200 +0.3% AT 5766.70
Nikkei 225 closes up +0.3% at 19,985.79