Japanese markets closed higher Tuesday, while the U.S. dollar is lower against the Japanese yen.

Tokyo's Nikkei index gained nearly three-quarters of one percent to finish at 9,649.

In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 80.75 yen, a loss of just over one-tenth of a yen from Monday.

The Taipei market closed at 8,479, losing one-quarter of one percent (21 points)).