The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 1.69 points, or 0.01 percent, from Monday to close the day at 23,138.07.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, lost 2.37 points, or 0.15 percent, to finish at 1,615.81.
Precision instrument and wholesale trade issues comprised those that advanced the most, while land transportation, and farm and fishery issues comprised notable decliners by the close of play.
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