The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 375.29 points, or 1.36 percent, from Tuesday at 27,313.13. The broader Topix index finished 26.47 points, or 1.36 percent, lower at 1,920.80.
On the top-tier Prime Market, decliners were led by transportation equipment, air transportation, and electric power and gas issues.
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