Japan's Nikkei index rose on Thursday as the U.S. government shutdown ended, while the broader Topix index closed at a record high, boosted by buying of value stocks.
The Nikkei gained 0.43 percent to close at 51,281.83. The Topix index climbed 0.67 percent to a record closing high of 3,381.72, extending its gains for a fourth straight session.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday ending the longest government shutdown in the country's history.
In Japan, shares of chipmaker Advantest surged 4.24 percent, providing the biggest boost to the Nikkei.
Optical fiber maker Fujikura's shares rose 3.16 percent, while Furukawa Electric and Sumitomo Electric jumped 12.23 percent and 7 percent, respectively.
Shares in the banking sector rose, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares climbing 2 percent. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group shares rose 1.19 percent and 2.55 percent, respectively.
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