The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 284.98 points, or 1.68 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 16,726.55, marking its lowest closing level since Nov. 9, 2016.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 2.38 points, or 0.19 percent, to finish at 1,270.84.
Mining, real estate and warehousing and harbor transportation issues comprised those that declined the most by the close of play.
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