TOKYO, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 551.22 points, or 2.65 percent, from Monday to close the day at 21,317.32.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 45.81 points, or 2.74 percent, to finish at 1,717.13.

All industry categories on the main session advanced into positive territory, with oil and coal product, wholesale and land transportation-linked issues comprising those that gained the most by the close of play.