Japan Nikkei Index Closes Down 0.21%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 4th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 27,584.08, down 0.21% (57.75 points) from the previous day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,921.43, down 0.50% (9.71 points).