Tokyo stocks ended higher Wednesday as exporter shares were bought on a weaker yen, with investors hoping for progress in Japan-U.S. tariff talks before the new 25 percent rate takes effect on Aug. 1.

Nikkei witnessed a rise, supported by a weaker yen. Investors engaged in profit-booking near the 40,000 level. Automakers like Toyota and Honda saw gains due to the yen's weakness. Energy shares ...