Japan’s Nikkei share average fell after hitting a record high, closing 0.4% lower at 43,459.29. The Topix also ended down 0.5%. The yen’s strength and profit-taking contributed to the decline. Government spending prospects rose after Prime Minister Ishiba’s resignation. U.S. tariffs on Japanese autos are set to decrease by September 16. Takeda Pharmaceutical and Citizen Watch saw declines, while Advantest, Screen Holdings, and Tokyo Electron rose.

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