Tokyo Nikkei 225 closes up 0.74% at 38,647 points (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Tokyo , 30 Aug - Japanese shares closed higher amid strong Asian markets, with the Nikkei up 0.74% at 38,647 points.

The index recouped most of its early-August losses, when it entered bear market, but was still down 1.6% for the month.

Inflation data from Tokyo for August released today came in slightly higher than expected as private spending was strengthened further amid higher wages, while industrial production and retail sales data for July missed expectations.

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