TOKYO, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday, as the market was in a risk-off mood ahead of revised U.S. jobs data that could lead to a stronger yen.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 111.12 points, or 0.29 percent, from Tuesday at 37,951.80.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 5.68 points, or 0.21 percent, lower at 2,664.86.
