TOKYO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Topix index rose above the psychological 3,000-point mark on Friday for first time ever.
The Topix .TOPX gained as much as 1.3% to a record 3,028.44.
The Nikkei share average .N225 rose as much as 1.6% to 41,739.23, the highest since July 25.