Japan's Nikkei index fell from a record high during trading on Monday, pressured by investors taking profits after a rise in stocks that lasted for several days.
The Nikkei index touched a record high of 41,112.24 points in volatile trading, but closed down 0.32 percent at 40,780.70.
The broader Topix index fell 0.57% to 2,867.61 points.
Market sentiment initially lifted by a strong performance by Wall Street's main indexes on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data boosted expectations of an interest rate cut as early as September.
Some Japanese technology stocks tracked gains in their U.S. counterparts, supporting the Nikkei.
Investors sought to book profits after Japan's main stock indexes posted five straight days of gains to reach record highs during last week's trading session.
Of the 225 stocks listed on the Nikkei, only 53 rose, while 171 fell.
Electrical equipment maker Yaskawa Electric Co. fell 4.4%, making it one of the worst performing stocks on a percentage basis, after reporting disappointing earnings results.
Shares of chipmaking equipment giant Tokyo Electron fell 0.9%.
In contrast, SoftBank Group Corp rose 0.4% after U.S.-listed shares of British chip designer Arm surged to an all-time high. Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp owns a 90% stake in Arm.
Fast Retailing, owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, rose 0.4%.
