TOKYO, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday as investors remain jittery amid a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar.

In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 36.50 points, or 0.47 percent, from Friday to 7,708. 75.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 2.20 points, or 0.28 percent, to 771. 35. The Second Section advanced.

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