Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.12 percent at 8,870.81 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.15 percent to 744.55.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.12 percent at 8,870.81 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.15 percent to 744.55.
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First Published: Aug 09 2012 | 5:33 AM IST