The Nikkei rose 1.32% to close at 52,518,08. The index rose 4% in the first two sessions of the ‌year, taking ‌a cue from Wall Street's strength.The broader Topix also closed at a record ‌high, rising 1.75% to 3,538.44."The fundamental setting for Japanese equities is strong, so that when the market sees positive cues, the appetite grows," said Kazunori Tatebe, chief strategist at Daiwa Asset Management."These fundamentals are ​based on the shift from deflation ​to inflation and corporate governance reform ...