As of 9:15 a.m. local time, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 10.01 points, or 0.03 percent, from Friday to 28,621.44.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, edged up 1.29 points, or 0.07 percent, at 1,857.93.
Iron and steel, and bank issues led notable decliners, while oil and coal product, and pharmaceutical issues comprised those that gained the most in the opening minutes after the morning bell.
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