Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index closed slightly lower on Monday as investors cashed in on recent gains after a four-day winning streak.
The Nikkei 225 index lost 0.26 percent, or 60.03 points, to 23,331.84, but the broader Topix index edged up 0.07 percent, or 1.26 points, to 1,704.03.
Source: AFP