Japan's Nikkei 225 Index climbed 1.37% to reach a record high of 60,537 on Monday, driven largely by robust performances in the technology sector. Key players such as Kioxia Holdings, Advantest, and Fanuc contributed to the gains, with Fanuc's shares jumping nearly 16% after reporting strong earnings fueled by high demand for factory automation and robotics, particularly in China and the Americas. Despite rising oil prices linked to tensions between the US and Iran, investor confidence remained strong. The upcoming Bank of Japan policy meeting, where interest rates are expected to stay unchanged, is also a focal point for market sentiment. However, not all companies fared well; Nomura Holdings saw a decline of more than 6% after announcing weaker-than-expected quarterly profits, attributed to losses in its European operations.