Japan's equities rise as BoJ keeps the rates unchanged

Japan's stocks increased on Wednesday session after the country's central back revealed that it maintained its monetary easing policy unchanged totaling JPY 60-70 trillion and as consumer lenders and utility companies advanced. The benchmark index Topix jumped 0.3% to 1,299.63 in Tokyo, while the Nikkei 225 Index gained 0.2% to 15,820.96.