The Nikkei Average traded at around 66,165.18, down ¥194. This week, attention is expected to focus on releases including the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey and the US employment report.
As of 2:49 p.m., the Nikkei Average stood at 66,165.18, down 199.02, or 0.30%, from the previous day.
This week's focus is expected to include the release of the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey and the US employment report.
In the US market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 51,828.62, up 478.64, while the Shanghai Composite stood at 3,888.37, down 48.14.