TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share price average set a record high on Wednesday as investor apprehension over artificial intelligence disruption eased while the yen weakened. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.1% to 57,956.92 in early trade after touching an intraday peak of 58,047.89. The broader Topix edged up 0.07% to 3,818.73. There were 131 advancers on the Nikkei index against 90 decliners.