1.  Bonds may also get a boost as traders expect a rising yen to increase the attraction of yen-denominated securities.

2.  A rising yen increases the return to investors who convert yen-bond income into weaker currencies.

3.  A stronger yen increases the allure of yen-denominated debt to foreign investors and decreases the attractiveness of Tokyo stocks.

4.  A rising yen increases the allure of yen-denominated debt to foreign investors who stand to gain when the currency rises.

5.  A rising yen increases the allure of yen-denominated securities.

6.  A stronger yen increases the return to foreign investors when they convert bond income to other currencies.

7.  A weaker yen also increases the cost of imports, which could reverse the fall in domestic prices for goods, services and property.

8.  Government bonds rose for the second consecutive day amid speculation that a stronger yen will increase the allure of yen-denominated debt.

9.  Government bonds rose for the second time in eight days as a stronger yen increased the allure of yen-denominated debt.

10.  Japanese government bonds rose as a stronger yen increased the allure of yen-denominated debt.