The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 88.97 points, or 0.33 percent, from Wednesday to 26,728.97.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, lost 2.21 points, or 0.12 percent, at 1,777.21.
Precision instrument, metal product and service-oriented issues comprised those that declined the most by the morning break.
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