The Nikkei index is closing on a strong decline .
Japan's Nikkei index closed trading for Thursday on a strong decline ..
The index declined by 1.23% after recording a new record high at 40472.11 .
The broader Topix index also fell by 0.44% .
The Nikkei index is closing on a strong decline .
Japan's Nikkei index closed trading for Thursday on a strong decline ..
The index declined by 1.23% after recording a new record high at 40472.11 .
The broader Topix index also fell by 0.44% .
