Tokyo, April 5 (BridgeNews) - Japanese shares ended 1.1% higher for the third day in row, as most sectors were boosted by expectations over the government economic stimulus package due out Friday. Low- and mid priced issues particularly attracted players. High-technology issues were also picked up as investors shrugged off the Nadsaq's fall overnight. The Nikkei rose 138.60 points to close at 13,381.38.