Japanese shares were largely steady as investors balanced stronger domestic economic data against a firmer yen and expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike. The Nikkei 225 edged higher, while Topix declined. Energy stocks gained, but transportation shares lagged. Markets remained cautious, with attention focused on yen movements and monetary policy.
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