Japanese equities fell on Thursday's opening, in tandem with a sell-off in U.S. technology shares, reflecting a broader shift away from high valuations.
The Nikkei 225 dropped 301.8 points or 0.6% to open at 54,039.40.
The domestic political landscape added to the environment as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moves toward calling a snap election to consolidate her new coalition's power.
Elsewhere, a U.S. Supreme Court delay leaves the fate of President Donald Trump's tariffs uncertain.
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