Nikkei loses over 1 pct as euro fears spur profit-taking
February 04, 2013 at 19:04 PM EST
TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average dropped at Tuesday's open as renewed fears about the debt crisis in peripheral euro zone countries prompted investors to lock in profits following five straight days of gains. The Nikkei dropped 1.3 percent to 11,112.97, while the broader Topix lost 1.1 percent to 944.95.