The Nikkei 225 index rose 67.27 points or 0.29 per cent to 23,316.88 in early trade, while the broader Topix index fell 2.78 points or 0.17 per cent to 1,621.37. — Reuters pic

TOKYO, Aug 14 ― Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index opened higher today with investors expected to adjust their positions after recent rallies as they monitor stalled talks in the US over fresh stimulus.