The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 173.72 points, or 1.04 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 16,552.83, marking its lowest closing level since November 2016.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 12.38 points, or 0.97 percent, to finish at 1,283.22.
Mining and electric appliance issues led notable decliners, while land transportation and insurance issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
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