TOKYO, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo shares opened higher Tuesday, with the Nikkei index retaking the 17,000 line on strong U.S. stocks overnight due to rising oil prices.
As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 146.83 points, or 0.87 percent, from Friday to 17,006.92.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 7.89 points, or 0.58 percent, to 1,358.50.
Tokyo markets were closed on Monday for a national holiday.
Gainers were led by mining, fishery, agriculture and forestry, and oil and coal product issues.
