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The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.77 percent or 165.04 points to close at 21,252.72 while the broader Topix index was down 0.72 percent, or 12.34 points at 1,703.96.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.77 percent or 165.04 points to close at 21,252.72 while the broader Topix index was down 0.72 percent, or 12.34 points at 1,703.96.