Tokyo stocks end higher as weaker yen lifts exporters

TOKYO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday, led by gains in auto and other export-related issues on the yen's recent declines.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 368.50 points, or 0.95 percent, from Monday at 39,173.15, its highest closing level since April 15.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 47.18 points, or 1.72 percent,