Japan's Nikkei index closed lower on Monday on profit-taking following last week's central bank decisions, ending a four-day winning streak.
The Nikkei closed down 1.61 percent at 40,414.12, with 192 of the 225 stocks in the index falling and only 30 rising.
The index crossed the 41,000-point level for the first time ever on Friday, closing at a record high of 40,888.43 points.
The broader Topix index fell 1.26 percent to 2,777.64.
Chipmaking equipment giant Tokyo Electron fell 1.6 percent, Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing lost 0.6 percent and staffing firm Recruit Holdings fell 3.6 percent.
Although the yen is hovering around 151.32 to the dollar, shares of Japanese companies with high overseas sales also fell.
Sony Group shares fell about 3 percent, and Toyota Motor shares lost 1.1 percent.
Honda and Nissan shares lost 2.2 percent and 2.1 percent, respectively.
