The Nikkei is trading up 0.8%, boosted by exporter stocks on the back of a weaker Yen.
In Australia the ASX200 is up 1.1%. Mining heavyweights, BHP and RIO both showing good gains of 1.2% and 5.5% respectively. The banks are all trading lower on profit taking, after solid gains all week.
The Kospi is up 0.5%.