Japan closes up 2.2% on weaker yen

Asian shares closed higher on Tuesday led by Japan's Nikkei index, which ended up 2.23% at a three-week high. Exporters were helped by a softer yen, as the dollar hit a seven-week high against the Japanese currency. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24908824#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa