Japan's indices closed Tuesday's trading session higher. Japanese stock indices closed higher at the end of trading today, Tuesday Gains were recorded in several sectors, most notably the communications and transportation sectors. Among the most prominent leading stocks that rose were.. Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma shares rose by 9.7% Sumitomo Electric Industries shares rose by 8% Kyocera Corp shares rose by 7.4% The Japanese Nikkei index also rose by 0.61%.