Japan's shares rallied on Friday sending Nikkei 225 index 1.5% or 132.67 points higher to 9,006.78. Markets experienced an uplift after Eurozone leaders conceded to relieve repayment criterion for emergency loans to Spain's lenders and ease potential aid for Italy at the summit in Brussels dealing with the debt turmoil. Export shares contributed positively to the index with Sony Corp adding 2.4% and Toyota Motor surging 2.6%. Nomura Holdings advanced 3.9% on news it may reduce the salary of leading executives.