Japan stocks slide as yen appreciates to 153, weighing on exporters

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Shares in automakers, including Nissan Motor, Subaru and Toyota Motor, tumbled on Monday. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

JADA NAGUMO

January 26, 2026 11:40 JST

Updated on January 26, 2026 17:49 JST

TOKYO -- Japanese stocks fell sharply Monday with investors selling shares in major exporters following the yen's sudden rise against the dollar.

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