11 Dec 2008, 0621 hrs IST, REUTERS
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei average fell 0.2 percent on Thursday after a rally the previous day and on uncertainty over quick approval for U.S. auto rescue plans, pressuring recent gainers such as Advantest Corp.
The benchmark Nikkei slipped 17.98 points to 8,642.26, after ending up over 3 percent the previous day to book its highest close since Nov. 12. The broader Topix dipped 0.07 percent to 833.96.