The worst performers of the session were JGC Corp. (TYO:1963), which fell 17.45% or 301.00 points to trade at 1,423.50 at the close. Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (TYO:3863) declined 15.71% or 222.00 points to end at 1,191.00 and Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (TYO:5202) was down 9.59% or 58.00 points to 547.00.
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.97%
