Japan's stocks average rose in choppy trade on Monday as the dollar was steady against the yen, while Tokyo Electric Power stumbled after an anti-nuclear candidate won a Japanese regional election. The Nikkei ended 0.3% higher at 16,900.12. 

    The broader Topix added 0.4% to 1,352.56 and the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 advanced 0.5% at 12,102.44. (QNA) The overall market's mood had been supported by the dollar's return above 104.00 yen.

    Japanese stocks dipped in negative territory earlier when the greenback dipped below the 104.00 level, but stocks recovered after the dollar gained ground against the yen again.