The Nikkei Average briefly fell by ¥1,900, closing at ¥63,290, down ¥1,369 from the 29th. AI and semiconductor stocks declined as the market followed the downturn in US stocks.
The Nikkei Average fell sharply at one point following the decline in the previous day's US stock market.
Selling spread across the Japanese market, particularly among AI and semiconductor stocks, while investors also refrained from buying.
The Nikkei closed at ¥63,290, down ¥1,369 from the 29th, confirming the day's decline.
Market participants said expectations had become excessive, although earnings from major US IT companies were strong.