Tokyo shares ended the morning session sharply higher on Wednesday amid easing concerns on emerging markets after Turkey deciding to hike its policy rate to stabilize its currency. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rocketed 260.68 points, or 1. 74 percent, from Tuesday to 15,240.84. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 23.91 points, or 1.95 percent, to 1, 248.22. Gainers were led by consumer finance, securities and paper issues.