Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average surged 5.6 percent to close at a record 62,833.84 on optimism about a potential U.S.-Iran agreement.
The benchmark index finished above 62,000 for the first time in its history during trading on May 7.
The advance came as investors reacted to signs of progress in talks involving the United States and Iran.
Market participants pointed to reduced tensions in the Middle East as a key factor supporting risk appetite across Asian equities.
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South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high on Thursday, driven by hopes for a US-Iran peace deal and continued gains in chipmakers.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose above 65,000 for the first time on May 25 as expectations grew that a deal might be reached to end the military conflict between the United States and Iran.
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Japan's Nikkei share average briefly topped 60,000 on Thursday before profit-taking reversed the gains, closing 0.75% lower at 59,140.23 after hitting a record high of 60,013.98. Geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East weighed on sentiment amid rising oil prices. U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement extending the ceasefire with Iran supported early rises, though Iranian officials rejected any agreement.
Asian equities surged in line with Wall Street gains as optimism around US-Iran talks helped ease Middle East tensions. Crude oil prices and bond yields fell while South Korean stocks and Samsung Electronics posted notable increases.
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Asian stocks reached record highs amid optimism following the signing of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The agreement is expected to ease oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and reduce inflation pressures. Lower energy costs have also tempered concerns over potential interest rate hikes.
Asian stocks climbed higher on Monday, led by companies focused on artificial intelligence, despite escalating concerns over Middle East stability. Oil prices jumped after President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to a US peace proposal as unacceptable. The developments come amid a 10-week-old conflict between the two nations.
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Indian stock markets rose more than 1 percent on Monday as the Nifty index crossed back above 24,000. The gains followed positive global signals including hopes for a US-Iran deal and lower oil prices.