Gains in the domestic equity market have been capped for several reasons. One is the U.S. inflation data that is out later in the day," said Makoto Sengoku, senior market equity analyst at Tokai Tokyo Intelligence Laboratory.
"And the markets were wary about cautious corporate outlook. Some companies disappointed investors and they dumped those stocks."
Sony Group jumped 9% after the tech and entertainment conglomerate pledged to boost shareholder returns and forecast higher annual profit.
Sony was the biggest boost for the broader Topix, which was up 0.18% to 2,735.97.
Chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron rose 2.17% to provide the biggest support to the Nikkei.
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