Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.66% at 8,531.40 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.50% to 722.79.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.66% at 8,531.40 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.50% to 722.79.
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First Published: Jun 14 2012 | 5:30 AM IST