The Nikkei 225 fell 212 points, or 0.4%, to close at 50,255 on Wednesday, reversing early gains as sentiment turned sour amid a stronger yen that eroded overseas earnings for export-heavy firms. Autos led declines, with Toyota down 1.8%, Subaru off 1.2%, and Honda Motor slipping modestly. Financial shares also retreated, giving back part of last week’s sharp rally after the Bank of Japan last week raised rates to a three-decade high. Meanwhile, minutes from the central bank’s October meeting showed policymakers broadly agreed real interest rates remain low, reinforcing expectations of gradual tightening and reduced monetary accommodation. On the other hand, tech stocks were mixed but mostly firmer, with Advantest jumping 2.5% in line with Wall Street’s overnight peer gains. Tokyo Electron added 0.7%, while Screen Holdings surged 10% to top the index after Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities lifted its price target. Japanese markets will remain open on Thursday and Friday.