Japan's stock market boosted by revamped NISA and seasonality

After minor profit-taking, Nikkei Stock Average on a rise, seeking new high

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International investors purchased 384.1 billion yen of Japanese stocks last week after buying the largest amount since June in the previous week. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

LISA KIM, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The surge in Japan's markets this year is drawing comparisons with that of last year, but the new tax-saving program and seasonality are unique drivers of the latest rally.

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