The Nikkei 225 opened down ¥512, after which the decline narrowed slightly. Market movements were viewed as linked to US equities and the Chinese market.
The Nikkei 225 opened down ¥512.
As of 10:35 a.m., the Nikkei 225 stood at 68,197.31, down 759.41, or 1.10%, from the previous day. It was also reported that the decline had narrowed slightly after the open.
Movements in US equities and the Shanghai Composite were also reported, with the New York Dow closing up 20.51 and the Shanghai Composite up 11.74.