The Japanese Nikkei index fell and gave up its highest level in 33 years, recorded in the previous session, due to investors taking profits, and the market holiday in the United States contributed to increasing the caution of dealers.
The Nikkei index closed down 0.98% at 33,422.52 points, after closing at 33,753.33 points on Monday, the highest close since March 1990.
Among the 225 stocks, 150 stocks declined, 73 stocks rose, and only two were stable.
Almost all sub-indices declined, except for the index of financial services companies, which rose 1.69%.
The broader Topix index fell 0.62% to 2,306.37 points.
