The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 41.52 points, or 0.18 percent, from Friday to close the day at 22,437.27.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, lost 3.71 points, or 0.23 percent, to finish at 1,579.09.
Air and land transportation issues led notable decliners, while textile and apparel, and pharmaceutical issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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