Tokyo stocks close higher as yen's retreat gives exporters boost

TOKYO, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Tuesday as investor sentiment was lifted by the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar which sent exporter issues higher.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 190.08 points, or 0.86 percent, from Monday to close the day at 22,278.12, marking its highest closing level since Feb. 27.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 18.96 points, or 1.08 percent, at 1,769.75.

Transportation equipment, marine transportation and bank-oriented issues comprised those that gained the most by the morning break.