The Japanese economy grew faster than any other G7 country in the first quarter of the year, reflecting the benefit of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's expansionary policies.
Japan's benchmark index has broken through the 15,000 barrier for the first time since 2008 as investors continue to cheer policymakers' efforts to weaken the yen.
Invesco Perpetual is adding two new managers to its Pacific fund to assist lead manager Stuart Parks.
London blue-chip index has crossed the threshold level of 6,600 for the first time since 2007 after a seven-day climb.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index has closed above 14,600, a fresh-five year high, as the yen dropped to a four-year low against the dollar.