The Nikkei 225 fell 0.22% to close at 38,403 on Friday, while the broader Topix Index dropped 0.75% to 2,771, extending losses from the previous session as accelerating inflation raised concerns about tighter monetary policy.
Japan's core inflation rate rose for the third consecutive month in May, reaching 3.7%--the highest level since January 2023--reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan may continue its policy normalization efforts.
Geopolitical tensions also weighed on sentiment, amid reports that US President Donald Trump is considering a potential strike on Iran, heightening market uncertainty.
Major decliners included Sanrio (-1.4%), Toyota Motor (-0.9%), Mitsubishi Corp (-1.4%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (-2.6%), and Nintendo (-4.1%).
Despite Friday's pullback, both benchmarks ended the week in positive territory, with the Nikkei gaining 1.5% and the Topix rising 0.54%.

Sumber : MT Newswires