Japanese Market Notably Higher TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japanese stock market is notably higher on Wednesday, snapping a losing streak of five sessions, with the benchmark Nikkei index just below the 27,600 level, following the broadly positive cues overnight from Wall Street. Traders are indulging in bargain hunting following the recent losses, even as they remain concerned amid the recent acceleration in the new wave of coronavirus cases, particularly in Olympic city Tokyo. Japanese markets will be closed on Thursday and Friday for public holidays, with the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony on Friday. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index is gaining 210.48 points or 0.77 percent to 27,598.64, after hitting a low of 27,882.43 earlier. Japanese stocks closed significantly lower on Tuesday.