The Nikkei 225 dropped 0.7% to below 38,200, while the broader Topix Index declined 0.8% to 2,750 on Monday, marking the third consecutive session of losses for Japanese equities.
The selloff followed US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, a major escalation in the Middle East as the US joins Israel in its conflict with Iran.
Markets are now on edge, awaiting Tehran's response amid fears of broader regional instability and higher oil prices.
On the domestic front, data showed that Japanese manufacturing activity returned to growth in June for the first time since May 2024, while the services sector expanded for a third consecutive month--offering some signs of resilience in the broader economy.
Technology stocks led the decline, with steep losses from Advantest (-2.2%), Lasertec (-4.8%), Disco (-3.6%), SoftBank Group (-1.6%), and Tokyo Electron (-2.8%).

Sumber : Tradingview.com