Tokyo stock market rebounds July 3 as game‑entertainment shares climb

On July 3, 2026 the Tokyo equity market opened in rebound mode. The Nikkei 225 surged by roughly 1,010 points, closing around 6,9744.07, after earlier pressure from a dip in U.S. semiconductor stocks and a retreat in expectations for further U.S. rate hikes.

The surge was led by the game‑entertainment sector, where 58 of 96 listed companies rose. Notable movers included Cover, which rallied ahead of announcing the release date for the Hololive Dreams mobile game, and Akatsuki, whose target price was lifted by Tokai Tokyo Securities from ¥3,390 to ¥3,820, prompting a third‑day advance. Other strong performers were Link‑U, Mirrativ, Voltage and several major game publishers such as Sony G, Nintendo and Bandai Namco. The broader market also saw gains in technology and consumer stocks, while some semiconductor‑related names slipped.