Japan stocks up as U.S. fears ease, yen stabilises

(Updates to midsession)

TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average rose 1.4 percent on Thursday after hitting a six-week closing low the previous day, boosted by exporters such as Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) on easing concerns about a U.S. recession and a stabilising yen.

The benchmark Nikkei average .N225 was up 186.26 points at 13,158.32 after logging its lowest close since Jan. 23 on Wednesday.

The broader TOPIX index added 1.5 percent or 19.06 points to 1,282.97. (Reporting by Aiko Hayashi)