The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 115.23 points, or 0.49 percent, from Thursday to close the day at 23,293.91.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, lost 8.70 points, or 0.51 percent, to finish at 1,699.36.
Glass and ceramic product, transportation equipment and metal product-linked issues comprised those that declined the most by the close of play.
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