Tokyo stocks rise on buying of exporters

TOKYO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, as export-related issues were sought on the back of a weaker yen after solid U.S. employment data reduced prospects of an early interest rate cut.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 354.23 points, or 0.92 percent, from Friday at 39,038.16.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 27.46 poin