Nikkei 225 closes up +1.43% at 19,057.50

Positive tones for Japanese equities as yen sellers return and following on from Wall Street's stronger showing 25 Jan

• Topix up 1.01% at 1521.58

• USDJPY 113.65

Expect initial offers/res into 113.80-114.00 and demand into 113.00-20.