The Nikkei 225 edged down 0.04% to close at 39,663, while the broader Topix fell 0.21% to 2,819 on Wednesday, as investor caution grew ahead of Japan's upcoming Upper House election.
Markets remain on edge over the potential for major fiscal shifts, including speculation that the government could reduce or abolish the sales tax.
Such moves have fueled a rise in Japanese government bond yields, driven by concerns over increased borrowing costs.
Adding to the uncertainty, investors continued to monitor evolving trade tensions after US President Donald Trump flagged possible tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors by August 1. Index heavyweights led the losses, with Lasertec tumbling 5%, Sanrio down 2.9%, Mitsubishi UFJ falling 1.4%, and both Fast Retailing and Toyota Motor declining 0.9%.
Source: Trading Economics
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