Mazda Motor Corp. fell 2.4% and Suzuki Motor Corp. dropped 1.5%.

WSJ: Japan's Nikkei Rises

Some exporters were sharply lower: Mazda Motor Corp. dropped 7.2% and Sharp Corp. was 10% lower.

WSJ: Tokyo Shares End Sharply Lower

Panasonic climbed 2.1%, while Mazda Motor and Pioneer each added 1.5%.

WSJ: Wall Street Strength Lifts Asia Markets

Among the larger movers, Mazda Motor dropped 3%, while Sharp gave up 3.2%.

WSJ: Asian Shares End Lower