TOKYO, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed flat on Friday amid a dearth of fresh trading cues as many international investors were away from the market for the Christmas holidays.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 11.74 points, or 0.04 percent, from Thursday to close the day at 26,656.61.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 4.14 points, or 0.23 percent higher at 1,778.41.

Information and communication and service issues comprised notable decliners, while marine transportation and pulp and paper issues led those that gained the most by the close of play.