Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.21 percent at 8,701.35 on Friday, while the broader Topix <.TOPX> shed 0.36 percent to 744.80.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.21 percent at 8,701.35 on Friday, while the broader Topix <.TOPX> shed 0.36 percent to 744.80.
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First Published: Jul 13 2012 | 5:42 AM IST