Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday as investors locked in gains after the Nikkei index closed at an all-time high above the 40,000 line the previous day.
In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 82.08 points, or 0.20 percent, from Monday to 40,027.15. The broader Topix index was down 6.09 points, or 0.23 percent, at 2,700.19.
On the top-tier Prime Market, decliners were led by warehousing and harbor transportation service, pharmaceutical and metal product issues.
At 9 a.m., the U.S. dollar fetched 150.45-47 yen compared with 150.48-58 yen in New York and 150.30-32 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. Monday.
The euro was quoted at $1.0854-0855 and 163.27-35 yen against $1.0850-0860 and 163.34-44 yen in New York and $1.0853-0854 and 163.13-17 yen in Tokyo late Monday afternoon.
