The Nikkei 225 was down ¥81 at around ¥66,230 as of 1 p.m., with Tokyo Electron down ¥157.89 and weighing on the market.
The Nikkei 225 was down ¥81 as of 1 p.m., falling to around ¥66,230.
The performance of semiconductor-related stocks drove the overall market, with Tokyo Electron down ¥157.89 and weighing on the index.