Japanese stocks jumped on Friday as Fed announced stimulus program to boost US economy. Adding to the optimistic mood of the Japan's equities, the national industrial production dropped less-than-expected in August. However, stronger Yen against the US Dollar continued to hit exporters. The Nikkei 225 climbed 1.83% to move above 9,000 and consolidate at 9,159.39. All but two sectors within the index advanced. Oil and gas companies as well as banks were the strongest sectors in Nikkei 225. Inpex and JX Holdings rose 5.90% and 4.37% amid rallying crude oil prices. Among lenders, Aozora Bank and Chiba Bank moved higher by 0.82% and 0.88%. Basic materials sector was also bullish, with Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Materials soaring 9.43% and 8.58%. Hitachi led the gains in technological sector, adding 4.60% after the company reported that it will increase its H1 dividend to JPY5 per share compared to JPY3 per share a year earlier.