Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.41% By Investing.com

Japan’s stock market fell after Wednesday’s close in Tokyo, with weakness concentrated in Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication. The Nikkei 225 ended down 1.41%. Trading leaders included Yamato Holdings, up 11.54% to 2,194.50, Mitsubishi Corp., higher by 7.88% to 5,148.00, and Japan Airlines, up 4.85% to 3,180.00. Shares lagged at Mitsui Chemicals, which dropped 10.34% to 1,856.50, Taiyo Yuden, down 8.31% to 7,610.00, and Kyocera, down 7.40% to 3,027.00. Decliners outnumbered advancers by 2,649 to 903.