Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index dropped 0.75% to close at 59,140 on Thursday, while the broader Topix Index declined 0.76% to 3,716, reversing earlier session gains as stalled US-Iran peace talks weighed on risk sentiment. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Tehran maintains control of the strategic waterway, while the US blockade of Iranian ports continues, keeping energy prices elevated and inflation risks in focus. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the current truce would remain in place indefinitely as Washington awaits a new peace proposal from Iran. In Japan, attention has shifted toward next week’s Bank of Japan policy meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict. Among individual movers, notable losses were seen in heavyweight names including Disco Corp (-3.8%), Fujikura (-1.5%), Lasertec (-3.1%), Furukawa Electric (-3.5%), and JX Advanced Metals (-4.2%).

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 58970 points on April 23, 2026, losing 1.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 12.86% and is up 68.30% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Historically, the Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) reached an all time high of 60150 in April of 2026. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 23 of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 58970 points on April 23, 2026, losing 1.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 12.86% and is up 68.30% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. The Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) is expected to trade at 56649.83 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 49979.35 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 58,930.00 -445.63 -0.75% 12.78% 68.18% Apr/23

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Toyota Motor 3,123.00 -68.00 -2.13% 17.52% 275B Apr/23
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 2,752.00 -42.00 -1.50% 59.86% 196.93B Apr/23
Hitachi 5,203.00 169.00 3.36% 46.28% 159.28B Apr/23
Fast Retailing 69,290.00 -2,420.00 -3.37% 49.82% 145.28B Apr/23
Mitsubishi 4,792.00 46.00 0.97% 79.71% 135.84B Apr/23
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 5,350.00 -92.00 -1.69% 64.31% 132.66B Apr/23
Advantest 27,900.00 0 0% 386.57% 129.58B Apr/23
Sony 3,263.00 -80.00 -2.39% -7.51% 125.93B Apr/23
Mizuho Financial 6,482.00 -131.00 -1.98% 87.67% 122.91B Apr/23
Mitsui 5,719.00 105.00 1.87% 104.98% 115.97B Apr/23




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.30 1.50 percent Feb 2026
Japan Interest Rate 0.75 0.75 percent Mar 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.60 2.70 percent Feb 2026

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225)
The JP225 tracks the performance of 225 top-rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index with a base value of 176.21 as of May 16, 1949. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
58970.00 59585.86 60150.00 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

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The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 0.68% Lower
The Nikkei 225 Index decreased 407 points or 0.68 percent on Thursday to close at 59179 points. The decline was led by Nikon Corporation (-10.63%), Tokyo Electric Power (-6.22%) and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (-6.07%). On the upside, the strongest performers were Renesas Electron (5.95%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (5.57%) and Softbank (4.45%).
2026-04-23
Japanese Shares Fall on US-Iran Tensions
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index dropped 0.75% to close at 59,140 on Thursday, while the broader Topix Index declined 0.76% to 3,716, reversing earlier session gains as stalled US-Iran peace talks weighed on risk sentiment. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Tehran maintains control of the strategic waterway, while the US blockade of Iranian ports continues, keeping energy prices elevated and inflation risks in focus. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the current truce would remain in place indefinitely as Washington awaits a new peace proposal from Iran. In Japan, attention has shifted toward next week’s Bank of Japan policy meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict. Among individual movers, notable losses were seen in heavyweight names including Disco Corp (-3.8%), Fujikura (-1.5%), Lasertec (-3.1%), Furukawa Electric (-3.5%), and JX Advanced Metals (-4.2%).
2026-04-23
Asian Stocks Decline
Asian equity markets mostly declined on Thursday as stalled US-Iran peace negotiations dampened risk appetite. Sentiment remained fragile amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed as Tehran maintains control of the strategic waterway and has seized two vessels. The US blockade of Iranian ports also remains in place, contributing to elevated energy prices and persistent inflation risks. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the current truce would remain in effect indefinitely while Washington awaits a new peace proposal from Iran. Shares in Australia, South Korea, Japan, China, and Hong Kong were all weaker, giving back tech-driven gains from earlier in the session.
2026-04-23