The Nikkei Average stood at ¥66,238 at 2 p.m., down ¥23, while Advantest's share price fell ¥197.91.
As of 2 p.m., the Nikkei Average stood at ¥66,238, down ¥23 from the previous day.
Among individual stocks, Advantest's share price was down ¥197.91.