Japan Nikkei Index Closes Down 0.96%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 28th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 28,820.09, down 0.96% (278.15 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,999.66, down 0.70% (14.15 points).