Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.52 percent at 8,931.92 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.46 percent to 748.39.
Tokyo's Nikkei share average opens down 0.52 pct
TOKYOS-NIKKEI-SHARE-AVERAGE-OPENS:Tokyo's Nikkei share average opens down 0.52 pct
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First Published: Aug 10 2012 | 5:34 AM IST
