The Nikkei 225 Index decreased 265 points or 0.38 percent on Monday to close at 69479 points. The decline was led by Taiyo Yuden (-10.31%), Murata Manufacturing (-9.70%) and Minebea (-6.89%). On the upside, the strongest performers were Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (10.43%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (8.20%) and Japan Steel Works (7.10%).