Japan's TOPIX up 2 pct on Wall St, softer yen

TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Japan's TOPIX index rose 2 percent on Monday, led by exporters like Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and financials in the wake of a rally on Wall Street and a softer yen.

As of 0016 GMT, the TOPIX index added 1.9 percent to 1,328.36 after rising as high as 1,330.16. The benchmark Nikkei average .N225 rose 1.7 percent to 13,708.83. (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka)