TOKYO: Asian stock markets climbed on Friday in thin holiday trade, led by gains in Tokyo, as volatility eased after last week’s rollercoaster ride.

Tokyo tracked Wall Street higher as investors gradually regained confidence heading into the weekend and set aside inflation fears that had sparked the market meltdown last week.

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