The Nikkei index fell by 1.0%, dragged down by electronic and technology stocks.

As the uncertainty of the Middle East conflict continues, the Japanese stock market opened lower. Electronic and technology stocks led the decline, with Sony Corporation falling 7.0% and SoftBank Group falling 4.6%. Following the disappointing US jobs data release, the dollar fell to 161.47 yen, down from 162.25 yen at the close of the Tokyo stock market on Thursday. Investors are closely watching for any progress in peace talks between the US and Iran, as well as oil prices. The Nikkei index fell 1.0% to 68,065.34 points.