Tokyo stocks end higher on weaker yen

TOKYO, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Friday as the yen's persistent weakness supported some export-oriented shares such as Toyota Motor.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 241.54 points, or 0.61 percent, from Thursday at 39,583.08.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 15.93 points, or 0.57 percent, higher at 2,809.63.