Japan Nikkei Index Closes Down 1.80%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 30th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 27,283.59, down 1.80% (498.83 points) from the previous day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,901.08, down 1.37% (26.35 points).