TOKYO, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks advanced Thursday morning as concerns in the eurozone centered around political uncertainty in Italy eased somewhat on reports two populists parties may form a government and a snap election may be avoided.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 93.70 points, or 0.43 percent, from Wednesday to 22,112.22.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 5.57 points, or 0.32 percent, to 1,741.7.
Oil and coal product, glass and ceramic product, and precision instrument-linked issues comprised those that advanced the most by the morning break.
