The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 73.94 points, or 0.32 percent, from Thursday to close the day at 22,696.42.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, lost 5.21 points, or 0.33 percent, to finish at 1,573.85.
Air transportation, real estate, and iron and steel issues comprised those that declined the most by the close of play.
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