The Nikkei 225 Index fell 0.3% to around 42,700, while the broader Topix Index lost 0.3% to 3,080 on Friday, trimming gains from the previous session as investors assessed a batch of economic reports.
July data showed both industrial production and retail sales missed market forecasts, while Tokyo's core inflation rate stayed above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.
Meanwhile, the unemployment rate eased to 2.3% from 2.5% in June, signaling further labor market strength.
On the trade front, Japan's chief negotiator Ryosei Akazawa canceled a planned trip to Washington this week as Tokyo looks to resolve issues in its trade deal with the US before finalizing an agreement.
Among notable movers, losses came from Lasertec (-0.9%), Mitsubishi UFJ (-1%), Tokyo Electron (-0.6%), Toyota Motor (-0.9%), and Tokyo Electric Power (-1.3%).

Sumber : tradingview.com