Japan's Nikkei falls on geopolitical concerns after Israel attacks Iran
As of 0106 GMT, the Nikkei was down 1.5% at 37,584.47.
The broader Topix fell 1.28% to 2,7473.9.
'The market was selling stocks on caution for geopolitical risks, but the news was not driving a fire sale because investors still wanted to monitor the development of the attacks,' said Naoki Fujiwara, a senior fund manager at Shinkin Asset Management.
Israel has begun carrying out strikes on Iran, two US officials said on Thursday, adding that there was no US assistance or involvement in the operation.
Chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron fell 5.5% to drag the Nikkei the most.
Uniqlo-brand owner Fast Retailing lost 2.1%.
Japan's Nikkei falls as US stock futures decline, firmer yen weighs
Exporters fell as the yen strengthened, with Toyota Motor and Nissan Motor falling 2.75% and 1.5%, respectively.
All but three of the Tokyo Stock Exchange's 33 industry sub-indexes fell.
Energy sectors rose as oil prices jumped, with oil explorers and refiners gaining 3.6% and 2.2%, respectively.
The utility sector rose 0.7%.
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