TOKYO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average

continued its winning ways on Friday, rising to a record before

an expected hold on policy from the Bank of Japan.

The gains in Japan followed another record day on Wall

Street after a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, which forecast

more easing this year.

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 1% to 45,750.05 in early

trading, reaching as high as 45,852.75. The broader Topix

climbed 0.8% and was also at an all-time high.

The Nikkei closed above the 45,000 level on Thursday for the

first time. There were 183 advancers on the index against 41

decliners.