Nikkei 225 closes down -0.17% at 19925.18

Softer session for Japanese equities as USDJPY remains on back foot 31 July - high 19983.90 - low 10891.90 - Topix down -0.16% at 1618.61 - USDJPY 100.52 still in a 30-60 range as European desks get under way In Australia the S&P/ASX200 closes up 0.42% at 5726.70
Nikkei 225 closes down -0.17% at 19925.18