Japanese equities advanced for the second consecutive session, buoyed by investor confidence in an evolving external trade landscape. The Topix index strengthened by 0.6% to reach 2,751.91, and the Nikkei 225 $^N225 gained 1% to close at 37,531.53 in Tokyo. Substantial contributions came from leading exporters, including Sony Group Corp. $SONY, Hitachi Ltd. $6501.T, and Tokyo Electron Ltd. $8035.T, as participants reassessed trade concerns following new policy signals from Washington.