Japan share market finished session notably higher on Friday, 03 March 2023, on tracking positive lead from Wall Street overnight on expectations for a smaller-than-expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve brightened market sentiment. Meanwhile anticipation of a Chinese economic recovery and yen depreciation in the upper 136-yen level against greenback further strengthened sentiments. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average index surged by 428.60 points, or 1.56%, to finish at 27,927.47. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange increased by 24.95 points, or 1.25%, to 2,019.52. Total 30 of 33 TSE sectors ended higher, with Precision Instruments, Wholesale Trade, Mining, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, and Retail Trade issues being notable gainers, while Insurance issue was notable loser.