Japan's Nikkei 225 index is up 1.7 percent while the broader Topix is up 0.9 percent.
South Korea's Kospi is climbing even more, up 2.1 percent.
Shenzhen, Hang Seng and Shanghai are closed Monday for the weekend.
Asian stock markets start trading week on a high note
Stock exchanges in Asia, which are open on weekends, are starting the trading week on a high note.
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