As of 9:15 a.m. (local time), the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 21.98 points, or 0.11 percent, from Monday to 20,368.68.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, edged down 1.72 points, or 0.12 percent, at 1,478.90.
Marine transportation and iron and steel issues comprised those that declined the most in the opening minutes after the morning bell.
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