Tokyo shares close lower by break on yen's rise

TOKYO, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo shares edged down Wednesday morning on the yen's rise against the U.S. dollar.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 63.10 points, or 0.31 percent, from Tuesday to 20,132.38.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 4.89 points, or 0.30 percent, at 1,622.25.

Decliners were led by bank, oil and coal product, and marine transportation issues.